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 get to know you a little bit and is curious about what kinds of books you read, especially since you are a writer and editor. In this career, being well-read is important to most companies. Choose a book that you feel you could relate to that may have taught you something important and that you enjoyed reading. Choosing a well-written, award-winning book is also a good choice, as well as autobiographies of great writers. Remember that this is a fun question where there is no right or wrong answer.

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
"At the moment I am reading Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. The book talks about ambition, resiliency, and success. It's a great read for anyone who aspires to develop and progress within their career, and I feel that most professionals should take some time to read it, especially as we are experiencing challenging times following a pandemic."

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