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Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
The interviewer wants to know if you keep up with the current happenings and recent developments and that you read a variety of different things that may influence your job as an editor. Mention standards like newspapers, blogs, and magazines, but only if you read them- be honest. You can also mention books related to the business you are going to be in, or if you have read it and find it to be inspiring or helpful in any way.

Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
"I read the local newspaper online daily since I like to know what is happening in my community. I also read periodicals such as Newsweek, Time, People, US News, and World Report. I scan and review all of the journals relevant to my area of responsibility as an editor and what interests me personally. to further my career. I tend to start a book but then never find the time to finish it. I recently joined with friends to start a book club of up and coming authors, which will be fun and social, but also force me to finish a book and share thoughts with other readers."

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