Content Writer

Content Writer Interview Questions:

There are three major skills that need to be evaluated while interviewing for a content writer: researching, writing, and editing. Any flaw in one of these areas will detract from the efficiency of the others.

The best candidates will have a content portfolio that demonstrates their ability to write in a variety of styles about a wide range of different issues. It’s safe to assume they’re familiar with one of the standard style guides, which range from tomes like the Chicago Manual of Style to the Economist’s smaller and livelier version. Many of the top applicants will have a track record of successful experiences in copywriting, a personal blog, or a background in published journalism.

Furthermore, strong candidates should have a background in search engine optimization (SEO) as well as the basic skills of content marketing.

There is no alternative for a written assignment when evaluating a writer. The greatest brief would include an original text that closely mirrors the work they’ll be doing, as well as a rewrite of a fake text to evaluate the candidate’s editing abilities. It’s worth including a short yet difficult task to determine a prospective candidates’ ability to conduct a timely and relevant research, as well as sum up the results.

Operational questions:

• How would you stay motivated if there were lots of monotonous tasks to do?
• How can you keep your focus on specific details in your tasks?
• How do you go about proofreading documents?
• What do you want to get out of us as your employer in terms of keeping you motivated?
• Explain how your background and experience qualify you for this position.
• What are your impressions of this organization and what do you know about us?
• Who are our clients and where do they live?
• In a year’s time, and in three years’ time, where do you see yourself and aspire to be?

Role-specific questions:

• Why do we spend money on content that we will give away for free?
• How do you believe people find out about our content?
• What is the value of a brand’s voice?
• How would you approach giving our brand a voice?
• What would you say if I told you that you needed to create 50 pieces of content per week?
• How much content do you believe you’ll be able to produce in a week?
• What would you do if you had to choose one piece of content over another?
• What fresh material do you think we should add to our marketing strategy?
• What steps should you take to improve your content’s SEO?
• What is an infographic’s worth?