14 Content Writer interview questions and answers
Find and hire talent with confidence. Prepare for your next interview. The right questions can be the difference between a good and great work relationship.
What makes good content? How do you know if a piece of content is doing well?
You want to make sure the content writer understands how their work aligns with your business strategy. Good answers might include the following: “Good content should inform and engage readers," or "Good content drives clicks, pageviews, unique visitors, etc."
What do you need to know about a project before you start writing?
Good content writers should start by asking questions and doing research. Who is their target audience? What are the goals of this project? Look out for writers who say they "just start writing."
How would you capture our company’s voice?
Every great writer has his or her own unique voice, but in the case of content writers, you want to make sure their voice aligns with your brand. Good candidates should familiarize themselves with the existing copy on your site and be able to speak confidently about it.
How do you decide what tone to use with a particular piece of writing?
This question is designed to give you a sense of how thoughtful a content writer is. Good writers should think both about the audience they’re writing for and also what the goal of the project is.
How do you talk about a dry or technical subject without relying on buzzwords?
Great web content is clear and digestible. Good writers feel comfortable translating complex or technical ideas into plain language that readers can easily understand.
How do you tell a credible source from a not-so-credible source?
This is a question about judgment. Does the professional understand the difference between drawing on legitimate, thoroughly vetted sources like The New York Times or peer-reviewed journals, compared with unverified sources such as personal blogs?
What do you do to make your writing more SEO-friendly?
Good candidates won’t just be great writers; they’ll also know the best practices for SEO, like using the right keywords in the right quantity, and adding hyperlinks to other pieces of content on your site as well as outside sources.
What style guides are you familiar with?
Great candidates should at least be familiar with a major style guide like the AP Stylebook or Chicago Manual of Style. Consider it a flag if this question elicits no response or an "I play it by ear" response.
How do you incorporate feedback and edits into your work?
This question should give you an idea of what this writer is like to work with. While good content writers should be able to defend their choices, they should also be receptive to constructive feedback from their clients.
How do you proofread a piece of work?
All writers make mistakes, but good writers should know how to catch them. Great candidates should have a proofreading strategy, whether it’s reading a printed copy, reading their piece aloud, or even reading the piece backwards.
How do you make sure work gets done on schedule?
This question should give you a sense of the content writer’s workstyle. You want someone who’s comfortable committing to deadlines and scheduling check-ins so there are no surprises when the final deliverables arrive.
What are you reading right now?
Good writers are also good readers. Great candidates might mention popular writing blogs, major magazines, or novels. The main thing is that they should demonstrate that they’re active and engaged readers.
What formats are you comfortable writing in?
It’s important to make sure you’re getting the right tool for the job. If you’re looking for someone to write video scripts, you may not want a writer who’s primarily interested in writing listicles.
What content management systems have you used?
Depending on your specific needs, you might be looking for a writer who can post content directly on your site. In these cases, you want someone who knows their way around a major content management system (CMS) like WordPress or Magento.
Content Writers you can meet on Upwork
Akshay Kumar M.
Content Writer
Content Writing
- Copywriting
- Search Engine Optimization
- Article
- Sports & Recreation
- Article Writing
- Sales Writing
- Sports Writing
- Blog Writing
- Humor Writing
- Editor
- Review
- SEO Writing
- Proofreading
- News Writing
In my personal opinion, the most important attribute for sports content writers has to be their passion for sports. That's where I believe I have an edge over other competitors when it comes to writing about a myriad of sports, particularly football (soccer). I have written more than 300 articles which have been published on several websites. Currently a full time contributor at TheSportster.com, I am deeply passionate about football and mixed martial arts in particular and possess extensive knowledge concerning global sports. Apart from sports, I am capable of writing about a wide array of topics, ranging from technology to food reviews. In short, I can be classified as a generic content writer with a lot of time on his hands, as I'm currently waiting for my job as a marketing analyst to begin in Singapore. So if you require a passionate writer for your content, especially anything related to sports, I will make sure I exceed your expectations and matching deadlines is one of the core principles of my life, so I'm sure you will not be disappointed.
...Saad S.
Content Writer
Content Writing
- Information Technology
- Technical Writing
- Technical Editing
- Software
- SEO Writing
- Copywriting
- Blog Content
- Social Media Content
- Online Writing
- API Documentation
- Agile Project Management
- Technical Documentation
- Researcher
- Instruction Manual
For over five years, I've been writing content that includes technical articles such as: • API Documentation (Swagger, OpenAPI, Readme) • Design Documents (Architectural Diagram, Use Case & Test Case Flows) • Developer Guide, User Guide • Blog posts • SEO Content • Gaming Articles Your project is important to me, and I specialize in creating effective communications that are clear, concise, and moving. The most important attribute I supply is to gain a true understanding of exactly what you are looking for. Writing is the one thing I can do for life without tiring; this is why serving you with my excellent writing skills will bring great pleasure to us both. The pledge I adapt for the client • High-quality content • Professional documentation • Quick turnaround on projects - Saving client’s time and money • Loyalty and dedication to meet deadlines by all means.
...Stephanie T.
Content Writer
Content Writing
- Virtual Assistant
- Social Media Marketing
- Lead Generation
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Video Editing
- Photo Editing
- Social Media Lead Generation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Social Media Content
- Data Scraping
I am looking for a challenging position and friendly organization with major responsibilities that will effectively utilize my skills and to join a company that offers me a stable and positive atmosphere and inspires me to enhance and therefore to innovates the work culture for the betterment of all parties concerned. ✅ Admin Support ✅ Customer Support ✅ Data Research ✅ Lead Data Consultant ✅ Lead Generation ✅ Data Entry ✅ MS-Office application TOOLBOX KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE: HubSpot | Pipedrive | Trello | Basecamp | Canva Pro | Adobe Premiere Pro I am flexible and adaptive, can work in a different environment. I have the right attitude to learn new things fast. I always ask questions if I'm not sure. I always put myself in someone else's shoes. I work as efficiently as possible. I am positive-minded and believe in continuous learning and improvement. I also believe in getting out of my comfort zone and achieving the best in whatever I do. I am a result-oriented person, fully dedicated to my work. Teamwork is my best attribute.
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