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Wiley Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Wiley job interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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With which publishing categories are you most familiar? How will this knowledge help you in this position with Wiley?

There is a multitude of publishing categories in which you could bring experience. This experience includes textbooks, magazines, physical books, ebooks, catalogs, online publishers, newspapers, and more. Discuss with the interviewer the areas which you are most experienced. If you want to dive deeper into genres, you can certainly do that as well; especially if your experience is related to the educational publishing activities at Wiley. Be sure to sound confident, and finish your answer by tying in how this experience will make you successful in your new role.

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30 Wiley Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. With which publishing categories are you most familiar? How will this knowledge help you in this position with Wiley?

  • 2. What makes you a great problem solver?

  • 3. What is your first reaction when you do something wrong at work?

  • 4. How do you handle stress on the job?

  • 5. Name for me your three favorite books, and why they are your favorite.

  • 6. A large part of creating digital content is in the creative process, but what strategic elements need to be considered for content creation to be highly effective?

  • 7. In your opinion, what is the most influential form of media today?

  • 8. Describe to me the types of digital media you are most experienced with.

  • 9. What will you accomplish in the first 90 days of working for Wiley?

  • 10. Is compensation the most critical factor for you when taking a new job?

  • 11. Would you consider yourself a creative person?

  • 12. How can Wiley motivate you on the job?

  • 13. What are your career goals in the next 3-5 years with Wiley?

  • 14. The publishing industry has many tight deadlines. How do you manage your time, ensuring that your deadlines are met?

  • 15. How do you go about fact checking, and researching sources?

  • 16. What is the key to success for a publisher in this digital era?

  • 17. Tell me about your experience collaborating with marketing, sales, editorial, and design teams.

  • 18. If you could pitch me one idea for a book, article, or editorial, what would it be?

  • 19. What are the benefits for an author to publish with Wiley versus self-publishing?

  • 20. What do you expect to be the most significant trend in publishing this year?

  • 21. Where do you believe the educational journal and textbook industry will be in 5 years? Support your response.

  • 22. Why do you think you will be successful in this role?

  • 23. What drew you to Wiley?

  • 24. When thinking about your experience with educational content, describe the target audience of the publications you have worked with.

  • 25. Market research is essential to Wiley to help us understand where to take our business in the years to come. Rate your research skills from 1-10. Do you enjoy conducting research?

  • 26. How would you increase digital book sales in a saturated market?

  • 27. How do you transition between the creative and analytical sides of publishing?

  • 28. Walk me through your editing experience. How would you rate your editing skills from 1-10?

  • 29. If Wiley hired you today, what would you accomplish first?

  • 30. In which area are you the strongest: editorial, sales, or marketing?