I applied online. I interviewed at Penguin Random House Canada (Toronto, ON) in Apr 2026
Interview
They had a questionnaire of about 10 questions. This would be followed by a two-step interview process with the hiring team and then the larger department head. First panel consists of two folks, followed by an interview with the hiring manager and department head.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Scenario-based question -- How would you approach a difficult vendor who wants to push for an event with a big author when they have been previously lax with pushing your other titles? How would you approach such a situation?
I interviewed at Penguin Random House Canada (Toronto, ON)
Interview
Initial interview was a group one online with two Sales Directors and a Sales Operation Manager. They asked questions about my experience. I also mentioned that I interviewed bookstores in the city to ask them their experience with PRHC.
My 2nd interview was with the VP of Sales and I got to talk about myself and my experience with the product/titles I'd be selling.
The interview was half an hour with a few questions about my previous and current experience, what books I like to read, and some situational questions. They told me a bit about the position during the interview.