Journalist Mock Interview
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Question 20 of 30
If you could improve your writing style in any way, what area would you focus on?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"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."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
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.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"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."
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