Penguin Random House interview questions

I submitted a cover letter and resume. The next day, I received an invite to participate in an editorial test in which I had to read a manuscript in 72 hours and provide an analysis of its strengths and weaknesses along with jacket copy, a potential title for the book, and a decision of whether or not I would recommend it for acquisition. After this editorial test, I met with the hiring manager who was lovely and we talked about books and book covers, where I get my book news, etc. I wasn't offered the job at the end of it all, but it was a positive experience I was told I came close