Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at The Independent as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Sub Editor and Senior Producer rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Sub Editor and Senior Producer roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at The Independent takes an average of 3 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Sub Editor had the quickest hiring process (on average 3 days), whereas Sub Editor roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 3 days).
I interviewed at The Independent (London, England)
Interview
Multiple layers, a professional interview process with conversational and discussion led nature. Situational hypotheticals and task-led discussions in second interview. Staff were uplifting and positive whilst giving a thorough description of the job with clear open table talks about the role and the company.
I applied online. I interviewed at The Independent in May 2022
Interview
The interview process was over a few weeks with different editors and managers in the newsroom. The interviews were hosted over zoom and were fairly informal. Questions ranged from prior experience to what you would contribute to the newsroom if hired.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What story that you’ve worked on are you most proud of?
I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at The Independent (London, England) in Mar 2012
Interview
Made personal approach to chief sub editor who undertook nformal interview followed by three-day trial to assess my suitability for the role with particular regard to ability in using software, accuracy and speed under the pressure of deadlines.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Mainly about experience, previous workplace and familiarity with relevant publishing software.