Editor Mock Interview
Practice 39 Editor interview questions covering style, accuracy, and editorial judgment.
Question 18 of 39
How would you handle sensitive writers who question every edit you make?
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Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
Interviewers want to know that you are a leader and manager of others and must therefore demonstrate diplomacy and how you handle tension and stressful situations. Conflict and disagreements are part of any job. When possible, share examples of times you've encountered stressful situations or dealt with conflict with writers in the past.
Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
"I've worked with sensitive writers in the past and would often hold a private meeting to understand how they feel when I edit their work. I typically explain that their work is excellent and well written (when it is) and that the editing role is my job - I'm responsible for taking it to the final stage and bringing it up to style expectations. They don't need to take it personally as it is not a reflection of the quality of their work. It's just my job to do that."
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