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Updated 19 Apr 2024

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1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Quantitative analysis

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Html, css, Javascript etc

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What keeps you interested while reviewing content?
  • Ans. 

    I am constantly intrigued by diverse topics, engaging writing styles, and innovative ideas.

    • Diverse topics keep me engaged and interested in learning new things.

    • Engaging writing styles make the content more enjoyable to review.

    • Innovative ideas spark my curiosity and challenge me to think creatively.

    • Examples: A well-written article on a unique travel destination, a thought-provoking opinion piece on current events, a gro

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. EXPECTATIONS FROM THE JOB
  • Ans. 

    I expect to contribute to high-quality content, collaborate with teams, and enhance audience engagement through strategic editing.

    • Deliver high-quality, error-free content that aligns with brand voice and audience expectations.

    • Collaborate with writers and designers to create cohesive and engaging content pieces, such as blog posts and infographics.

    • Utilize SEO best practices to optimize content for search engines, increa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Experience in the field

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Behavioral 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself
  • Q2. Asking critical questions
  • Q3. I didn't like questions
  • Q4. I didn't like that company

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your location?
  • Ans. 

    I am currently located in Los Angeles, California.

    • Located in Los Angeles, California

    • Available for remote work

    • Familiar with local video production resources

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Can you provide details about your previous company?
  • Ans. 

    My previous company was a digital marketing agency specializing in creating promotional videos for various clients.

    • Specialized in creating promotional videos for clients in various industries

    • Worked with a team of video editors, graphic designers, and content creators

    • Managed multiple projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your experience with video editing?
  • Ans. 

    I have over 5 years of experience in video editing, working on various projects including commercials, music videos, and short films.

    • Proficient in using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects

    • Skilled in color correction, audio editing, and motion graphics

    • Experience working with clients to bring their vision to life

    • Familiar with different video formats and codecs

    • Have edited promotional videos for social med

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What specific task can you provide for video editing?
  • Ans. 

    I can provide tasks such as video editing, color correction, audio editing, motion graphics, and visual effects.

    • Video editing to cut, trim, and arrange footage

    • Color correction to enhance and adjust colors in the video

    • Audio editing to improve sound quality and add music or voiceovers

    • Motion graphics to create animated elements in the video

    • Visual effects to add special effects like explosions or CGI

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. From what date will you be joining?
  • Ans. 

    I will be available to join from October 1st, 2021.

    • Available to start from October 1st, 2021

    • Flexible with start date if needed

    • Can discuss potential start dates during interview process

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Prospecting knowledge closing techniques leadership
  • Q2. One by one home meeting
  • Q3. Sales expert and sales team create
  • Q4. Network marketing experience
  • Ans. 

    I have experience in network marketing.

    • I have worked as an independent distributor for a health and wellness company, selling products and recruiting new members to join the network.

    • I have also attended training sessions and conferences to improve my skills in sales and networking.

    • I have successfully built a team of over 50 members and achieved the rank of Diamond in the company's compensation plan.

    • I am familiar with s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Plan presentation expert
  • Q6. Health Beauty products knowledge

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your ambition in life?
  • Ans. 

    My ambition in life is to make a positive impact on others through my work and creativity.

    • To continuously improve my skills and knowledge in content editing

    • To create engaging and informative content that resonates with the audience

    • To collaborate with talented individuals and learn from their expertise

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in five years?
  • Ans. 

    In five years, I see myself as a seasoned content editor leading a team of talented writers and contributing to the growth of the company.

    • Leading a team of writers

    • Contributing to company growth

    • Enhancing editing skills

    • Exploring new content strategies

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Assignment 

They provide a few questions to answer in writing.

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Mostly around authors, few generic GK, and strategic questions.
  • Q2. Also some irrelevant questions like if staying on rented or own place, spouse's job, etc.
  • Q3. Was asked to expand on the role basically which I did but I lacked concrete experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It will help if they manage time well and not make the candidates wait for hours for the next round only to asked vague questions, also, after reaching home I read some of the reviews here and was disheartened. So was quite happy to be not selected since the department has a particularly negative review online.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What is your Experience?
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive experience in content editing, focusing on quality, clarity, and audience engagement across various platforms.

    • Over 5 years of experience in content editing for digital publications, ensuring high-quality articles.

    • Worked with a team of writers to develop engaging content for health and wellness blogs, increasing readership by 30%.

    • Proficient in SEO best practices, optimizing content to improve search eng...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your expectations
  • Ans. 

    I expect to contribute creatively, enhance content quality, and collaborate effectively with the team to achieve our goals.

    • I expect to have the opportunity to develop engaging content that resonates with our audience, like creating a series of informative blog posts.

    • I look forward to collaborating with writers and designers to ensure a cohesive brand voice across all platforms, similar to successful campaigns I've seen...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Questionnaire 

14 Questions

  • Q1. XOR gate using nand gates
  • Ans. 

    XOR gate can be implemented using NAND gates by combining them in a specific way.

    • Use two NAND gates to create a basic XOR gate

    • Combine the output of the two NAND gates using another NAND gate

    • Use the two inputs of the XOR gate as inputs to the two basic NAND gates

    • The output of the XOR gate will be the output of the final NAND gate

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Advantages of arrays and linked lists, one over the other
  • Ans. 

    Arrays are faster for random access, while linked lists are better for dynamic insertion and deletion.

    • Arrays have constant time access to elements by index

    • Linked lists have constant time insertion and deletion at any position

    • Arrays use contiguous memory, while linked lists use scattered memory

    • Arrays are better for small data sets, while linked lists are better for large data sets

    • Arrays are used for implementing matrice...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Sorting algorithms
  • Q4. Machine learning, Big data
  • Q5. Support vector machines
  • Q6. Image processing
  • Q7. Thresholding
  • Q8. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with experience in Java and Python.

    • Graduated with a degree in Computer Science

    • Worked on multiple projects using Java and Python

    • Familiar with Agile methodology

    • Passionate about learning new technologies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Why should we select you
  • Ans. 

    I have the technical skills, experience, and passion to contribute to your team's success.

    • I have a strong background in software development, with expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks.

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.

    • I have experience working in both individual and team settings, and am comfortable collaborating with others to achie...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Toughest decision of your life
  • Ans. 

    Deciding to leave my hometown for better career opportunities

    • Had to leave behind family and friends

    • Had to adjust to a new environment and culture

    • Had to start from scratch in building a social circle

    • Had to deal with homesickness and loneliness

    • Ultimately led to personal and professional growth

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Where do see yourself in upcoming years
  • Ans. 

    In the upcoming years, I see myself growing as a software developer and taking on more challenging projects.

    • Continuing to learn and stay up-to-date with new technologies

    • Taking on leadership roles and mentoring junior developers

    • Contributing to open-source projects

    • Exploring different areas of software development, such as machine learning and AI

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Interests other than programming
  • Ans. 

    I enjoy playing basketball, reading books, and traveling to new places.

    • Playing basketball

    • Reading books

    • Traveling to new places

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Willing to relocate
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to relocate for the right opportunity.

    • I am open to exploring new locations and cultures.

    • I am willing to relocate for a better career growth and learning opportunities.

    • I have relocated in the past for work and have had positive experiences.

    • I am willing to consider relocation assistance if offered.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Are you a smart worker or hard worker
  • Ans. 

    I am both a smart worker and a hard worker.

    • I prioritize tasks and work efficiently to complete them quickly (smart worker)

    • I am dedicated and put in the necessary effort to ensure quality work (hard worker)

    • I am able to adapt to different situations and find the most effective approach

    • For example, I may use automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks (smart worker)

    • But I also take the time to thoroughly test and debug

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: programming questions were based on basics, good knowledge of linked lists ,arrays and sorting algorithms is needed. Puzzles were a bit tricky but can be solved with a little observation. Programming MCQs are also based on basic knowledge of errors and syntaxes to be followed when writing a c code.
Tips: Good fundamentals and reasoning is needed

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: good technical knowledge in programming is needed. The interviewer asked me for my favorite subjects and asked questions accordingly. Being an EC student i said my interests were electronics and programming. Programming questions were mainly focussed. Strong programming basics are needed. Questions on data analytics were extra since i had a course on machine learning. The interviewer also asked questions regarding my internship. Dont expect the interviewer to know nothing about your internship or projects you do other than programming oriented ones.
Tips: strong programming skills. geeksforgeeks is a good site to look up to.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: My HR interview started with a routine tell me about yourself question. I gave a confident answer, which really allowed me settle. Then came the why do we select you question. I justified my selection with examples of my teamwork, programming skills and my contribution in internship. moving on i have told my toughest decision and my interests. Being a smart worker and someone who does what he loves, i said that i want my ideas to get implemented and i would find real joy in seeing them working.
Tips: confidence matters. justify yourself by giving instances of your work and character. When the interviewer asks "Do you have any questions for me?". don't give a blunt NO. do a little research on the company beforehand. Asking what skills are need to perform well in their company is a good question. you can also ask them about their work culture.

General Tips: be confident, cool and little common sense is all needed. Be strong on basics, don't try to learn complex things when you are not strong enough in basics.
Skill Tips: strong programming basics.
reasoning skills
Skills: programming in c, reasoning
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Motivation: They offer a job in the domain i would love to work. Do what you love is my motto.

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Packt Publishing Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Packt Publishing Technical Editor interview?
Packt Publishing interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Packt Publishing interview process are Coding Test and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Packt Publishing Technical Editor interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Packt Publishing. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Packt Publishing expect are HTML, CSS, Java, PHP and Technical Editing.

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