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Content Writer Interview Questions

The below-given questionnaire presents you with a snapshot of skills and qualities to look for in candidates appearing for the interview of the Content Writer profile.

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Content Writer Interview Questions

When interviewing for the post of Content Writer, you should focus on assessing three main skills capability to research, write and edit. A visible weakness in any of these areas will challenge the effectiveness of the other two.

The ideal candidate will be able to show you a portfolio of content that shows his ability to write across a different set of topics and in various styles. A candidate should be familiar with various styles of writing including but not limited to: articles, blogs, press releases, white papers, social media posts etc. Many of candidates will have experience in copywriting or a personal blog.

Also, when looking for a Content Writer for your company, look for a candidate with a basic knowledge of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and awareness of the content marketing concepts.

When assessing a Writer, ask him to write a blog or article of at least 500 words. The best way to assess a candidate is to give an assignment relevant to the work he will be responsible for in your company. This will also help you check a prospect’s ability to do relevant and quick research as well as prepare a nice write-up.

Operational questions

  • There will be repetitive topics and set of keywords- how would you stay inspired?
  • What is your approach when writing a content on a completely new topic?
  • What things do you keep in mind when proofreading a material?
  • What are your expectations from your future employer?
  • Why do you think you are a right fit for this role?
  • What do you know about our company
  • Do you know who our customers are and where are they located?
  • Where do you see yourself in two years?

Role-specific questions

  • What is the importance of content in today’s online world?
  • How important is the voice for a brand?
  • What is the voice of the brand? How do you go about it?
  • If you are asked to write 50 blogs in a week, would you be able to do that?
  • How much content can you deliver in a day?
  • You would be required to work on a number of projects simultaneously, how would you prioritize content of one project over another?
  • What would be your content marketing strategy for our company?
  • What are the important things to keep in mind when writing content for SEO?
  • What is the importance of infographics?