Manager 

How did you get your current job?
interned there intially and worked my way up

What was the application process?
submitted resume and was called back for an interview.

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes, one interview as the position was unpaid. It was an individual interview with a manager at the company.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
Why I thought I’d be a good fit for their company, what I could contribute.

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Not really, management cannot really be taught, its more touch and go.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes, a training seminar with corporate for three successive days.

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
I was adequately prepared for the writing aspect of the job, though my educational training did nothing for the reading part of the job.

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
It prepared me for the rudimentary basics, but the kind of tasks I am given now are enormous compared to my work here as an intern.

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Intern for us.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Have good writing skills, and ability to identify books that are marketable.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Its a matter of whether you are a good reader or not, something that cannot be taught.

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Intern for a summer and make yourself indispensable.