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its not what you know, but about how passionate you are about what you do.
If you could be any fruit, which fruit would you be?
What is the longest work week you've ever worked.
When I asked a question, the hiring authority conducting the interview shouted at me. Others at the table said and did nothing.
No difficult questions, just friendly chat at interview to make sure I understood pandit ions and to make sure I was real.
What would be several things you'd like to add to what the paper does now to make it a better product and engage readers?
The editing test was a challenge because I was required to edit for syntax and style without losing the writer's personality. It's tricky making a judgement call about how much editing is too much or not enough. It would have been helpful to be more familiar with the publication. Although I had read articles from Ars Technica from time to time, it was't something I read regularly. The timing of the test was also tricky because it had to be completed during the week and I had a full-time job.
What do you want from this position?
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