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      Publishing Assistant Interview

      6 Sept 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Penguin Random House

      Interview

      First, I had to do a project then once the project was evaluated, did a phone screening with HR which they said was just a "practice." I did not go any further than that. Didn't get the role.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How do you organize your email inbox?
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      Publishing Assistant Interview

      20 Sept 2022
      Anonymous employee
      New York, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Penguin Random House (New York, NY) in Sept 2022

      Interview

      The interview process begins with your application, which, in most cases, needs an internal employee listed as a references to even be considered. (My experience is limited to entry-level jobs applied to). Then you are asked to participate in a blind assessment that is specific to the role. If you do well on the assessment, you will be invited to a screening interview with HR and then an interview with the hiring manager(s) for the position. They are very communicative throughout the entire process, but it’s definitely difficult to break into the industry. Many I’ve spoken to and myself have gone through many applications and even interviews before landing a job.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      They ask you why specifically this position and why this imprint.
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