How to Answer: Are you comfortable interviewing people? Tell me about your exposure to one-on-one interviews.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Journalist job interview.
25. Are you comfortable interviewing people? Tell me about your exposure to one-on-one interviews.
How to Answer
As a journalist, you will write stories and articles where interviewing a subject matter expert, an influencer, or even a witness, is a requirement. The interviewer would like to know that you can conduct interviews without feeling shy or incapable.
If you have experience conducting one-on-one interviews, you can discuss that experience by talking about the most challenging conversation you have ever undertaken.
If you do not have experience with one-on-one interviews, discuss any training you have received or mention how capable you feel doing interviews.
Written by Rachelle Enns on January 27th, 2019
1st Answer Example
"I have interviewed hundreds of people in my journalism career; whether on the phone, in person, or through video calling. I am comfortable making cold calls to book interviews, and I am more than capable of asking the tough questions. Some of the most memorable interviews I have done include a one-on-one meeting with our local police chief, the mayor, and a couple of Olympic hopefuls from our city."
Written by Rachelle Enns on January 27th, 2019
2nd Answer Example
"Although I am newer to my role as a journalist, and have not yet taken on any significant interviews, I do have experience reaching out to potential people for an interview, and cold calling to find strong sources. I hope to gain much more experience with conducting one-on-one interviews in this position with your publication."
Written by Rachelle Enns on January 27th, 2019