Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at HarperCollins UK as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Experienced Senior Production Controller and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Experienced Senior Production Controller and roles were rated as the easiest.
I interviewed at HarperCollins UK (London, England)
Interview
2 stage interview process after initial screening. 1 hour interviews at both stages with test involved. Questions involved what you like reading and how you see yourself fitting into the role.
I interviewed at HarperCollins UK (Bishopbriggs, Scotland)
Interview
The interview felt structured yet conversational, using standard competency-based questions across a two-stage process, with a clear focus on real examples, teamwork, communication style, and how candidates handle everyday workplace challenges.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at HarperCollins UK in Oct 2025
Interview
Had a 30 minute teams interview with commercial managers. Was fairly relaxed and easy going. Next stage would have been an in person interview with the director. Didn’t hear anything back from them.