Interview: Content writer

Eight questions for a content writer interview.

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Interview: Content writer (Candidate)

**Candidate:** Candidate
**Date:** today

1. How do you research a topic you know nothing about?
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2. Tell me about a piece that performed well and why.
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3. How do you write for SEO without sounding robotic?
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4. How do you handle heavy edits?
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5. Describe your writing process.
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6. How do you adapt tone for different audiences?
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7. How do you meet tight deadlines?
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8. Share a headline you are proud of.
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**Overall:** Strong yes

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Eight questions for a content writer interview.

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Interview: Content writer ({{Candidate}})

**Candidate:** {{Candidate}}
**Date:** {{date}}

1. How do you research a topic you know nothing about?
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2. Tell me about a piece that performed well and why.
   - 
3. How do you write for SEO without sounding robotic?
   - 
4. How do you handle heavy edits?
   - 
5. Describe your writing process.
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6. How do you adapt tone for different audiences?
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7. How do you meet tight deadlines?
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8. Share a headline you are proud of.
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**Overall:** {{choice:Verdict|Strong yes|Yes|No|Strong no}}

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