Practice 39 Editor interview questions covering style, accuracy, and editorial judgment.
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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
The interviewer wants to see if you understand what an editor position entails and why you chose this profession. You can mention your roles in former workplaces or stick to the company's job description is provided. Whichever way you answer the question, make sure you sell yourself and show enthusiasm for this job.

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'm a naturally creative and curious person and have always had an interest in writing about a broad range of topics. I also have a passion for detail and accuracy. I was often asked to edit my classmate's papers in college. During college, I explored many different majors, such as advertising and journalism, and decided to accept an internship as a junior editor during my senior year. I worked with some very talented writers and became intrigued by language; I enjoyed finding just the right word to convey a point - making sense of a complicated piece of information and working with text until it flowed smoothly."

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