I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Penguin Random House in Apr 2022
Interview
Overall the interview process was fair and easy. There were 3 questions to answer (250 words each) through Applied.
The applicant was anonymous throughout. No CV or Cover Letter required - which was fantastic.
However, due to the competitive nature of this internship (3000 people applied for 6 roles) it is difficult to know how to answer the questions in the best way.
All questions were visible on the website so you can prepare (you have a week from the post going live).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time when you’ve built a relationship, and used your communication skills to solve a problem. How did you build the relationship to reach a solution? What was the outcome?
Tell us about a time when you had an idea, and took the initiative to turn it into a reality. What steps did you take? What was the end result?
If you could start a conversation with a subject matter expert on something that you’re curious about, what would it be about? Why does it interest you? What makes you want to find out more about it?