Journalist Mock Interview
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Question 22 of 30
If you could write about anything, which topic would you choose and why?
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"I like to write pieces related to history, government, and our country's political past. These topics resonate with the majority of people, including your readership, which I understand to be professionals, aged 38. It's important to me that my pieces educate and teach while helping people to understand the social and economic issues that are most pressing today."
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.
The interviewer would like to know if the topics that interest you the most are a match with the pieces they will ask you to write. Be sure to respond in a way that compliments the hiring company's area of focus. For instance, if they are a sports publication, you would want to refrain from saying that you only like writing on topics related to politics. Be truthful and also tie your answer in with the work that you will be doing in this position.
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 was thrilled to see your job posting for a sports writer because I live and breathe sports. I have played many sports competitively and write a sports blog in my spare time. If I could write about anything, I would choose to focus on stories of athletes who have overcome incredible obstacles, to reach their goals."
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