How to Answer: If you could improve your writing style in any way, what area would you focus on?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Journalist job interview.
12. If you could improve your writing style in any way, what area would you focus on?
How to Answer
This question is another way of asking about your weaknesses, as a writer. The interviewer would like to know where you want to improve your work so they know the area in which they would need to train you. Your response will be stronger if you can show that you are already taking action to improve that weakness. That action could include online or local coursework, taking on a writing mentor, or reading more books in the style of which you want to learn.
Written by Rachelle Enns on January 27th, 2019
1st Answer Example
"I would like to learn more about writing with persuasion. I feel that I have a good amount of skill in persuasive writing; however, my delivery could be tighter. I found an online course called 'Writing with Impact' and plan to begin it later this week."
Written by Rachelle Enns on January 27th, 2019
2nd Answer Example
"Humorous writing, or writing funny and entertaining pieces for online publications is something that has interested me for a while. Because I have spent the past few years as a political journalist, I feel that my tone and style has become more serious than I would like at times. I started taking improv lessons last month and feel they are helping to loosen me up and spark my humorous side once more."
Written by Rachelle Enns on January 27th, 2019