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Questions to practise
I've read your samples. Which one are you most proud of?
Dana wants to see how you talk about your own work and what you value in good writing.
Pick the sample you know best. Say who it was for, what it needed to do, and your part in it. For example: I wrote a guide for new customers. It explains the first steps in simple words. Use only true examples.
Can you pick one sample and tell me how you wrote it?
She wants to understand your writing process, step by step, not only the final result.
Describe your steps in order: planning, research, first draft, edits, final version. Say clearly which parts were your own work. Keep it short and use one real piece of writing.
How do you change your tone and style for different readers?
Content writers often write for different audiences. Dana wants to know you can adapt your words.
Compare two readers, for example new customers and busy managers. Say what you change: sentence length, simple or technical words, friendly or formal tone. Give one short real example from your work.
Tell me about a time an editor changed your work. What did you learn?
Dana edits the team's work. She wants to know you can accept changes calmly and learn from them.
Give one real example. Say what the editor asked for, what you did, and what you learned. For example: My editor said my opening was too slow. I cut it to two lines. Now I start faster.
How do you feel when an editor asks for a lot of changes?
She wants to see if you stay calm and professional when your work gets feedback.
Be honest and positive. Say that feedback makes the writing better. Explain what you do: read all the notes, ask questions if something is not clear, then make the changes. Avoid saying you never get edits.
How do you research a topic and check your facts?
Content must be correct. Dana wants to know you find good information and check it.
Name clear steps. For example: I read trusted sources first, I take notes, and I check two good sources for each fact. You can add that you keep a list of links so an editor can check them.
How do you work with experts when you write about a difficult topic?
Writers often need help from people who know a subject well. She wants to see how you ask and listen.
Say how you prepare: read first, then write a few clear questions. Explain that you check your draft with the expert if possible. Give one real example, even a small one.
Tell me about a time you had very little time to write something.
The team works to short deadlines. She wants to hear how you plan and stay calm.
Tell a short real story: the task, the time you had, what you did first, and the result. Name one habit, like finishing a draft one day early, and say you tell your editor early if there is a problem.
What do you do if you disagree with an edit?
Dana wants writers who can share ideas politely and still work well with the team.
Stay calm and respectful. Say you first try to understand the reason for the edit. If you still disagree, you explain your view briefly and listen. Then you accept the final decision. Give a real example if you have one.
Do you have any questions for me?
Your questions show interest in the team and how the work is done.
Prepare one or two questions. For example: How does feedback usually work on your team? What kind of content will I write first? Listen carefully to her answer and say thank you.
Let me pick the sample I know best.
Clara
AI coach
Leo
AI coach
Lines to try
Let me pick the sample I know best.
My editor asked for changes, and here is what I did.
That is a good point, and I changed it.
I check two good sources for each fact.
I plan to finish a draft one day before the deadline.
Let me think for a moment.
Common questions
What if I don't have many writing samples?
That is okay. Choose one piece you know well, even if it is short. It can be a blog post, a guide, an email or a school or volunteer project. Be ready to say who it was for, what it needed to do and what your part was.
Is it bad to say an editor changed my work?
No. Dana is an editor, and she wants writers who use feedback well. Saying you never get edits can sound strange. Give one real example, say what you changed, and say what you learned. Speak calmly and openly.
How long should my answers be?
Try to speak for about thirty seconds to one minute for each answer. Start with a short, direct answer. Then give one real example. If Dana wants more detail, she will ask. It is fine to pause and think before you speak.