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
If asked about your ideal editing job, you should respond that you wish to work on assignments that give you the chance to grow professionally and continue doing what you are passionate about. Before the interview, make a list of your skillset, job interests, and goals. Look at your list and compare this to the qualifications, duties, and expectations of the job you are applying for, and see where the two overlap.

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 would describe the ideal editing job as one that makes the most of my qualifications and abilities, and gives me a chance to be creative and challenge myself. I enjoy assignments that allow enough space for me to do my job well, with healthy teamwork, good communication, respect, and mutual understanding between the managers, writers, and editors."

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