I applied online. I interviewed at Samaaro (Bengaluru)
Interview
I went through two rounds of interview.
The first round was an online video call conversation where I was interviewed by a Senior Marketing personnel and a Senior Content Writer. I was asked about my experience in content writing, the tools/software I used for the same (extensively), questions about content/copy (landing pages, running online ads, etc.), my biggest achievement in the profession, and which book I was presently reading. The video call lasted 45 mins. The questions were quite technical, eg., how would you use google analytics to verify what kind of engagement your pages/posts are receiving?
The second round was a performance based test, again on video call but with me sharing my screen as I worked. I had around an hour to write one ~500 word blog post, create one instagram post, and write one cold email to a new customer pitching a product/service. I was allowed to use any tools of my choice.
The interview process for this company is overall technical and thorough.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What tools do you use to implement SEO in your work?
How do you use Google Analytics to gauge audience engagement with your work?
Where do you place the CTA on a landing page?
What is your greatest achievement as a content writer?