Newspaper Columnist Mock Interview

Practice 27 Newspaper Columnist interview questions covering voice, editorial judgment, and deadline writing.

WRITTEN BY CHRISTINA ERNE
QUESTION 1 OF 27

Why do you want to become a columnist?

The candidate should discuss why they want to be a columnist and why they have come to this career due to past experiences. A columnist is known for their strong opinions, so a hiring manager is looking for someone to be passionate about talking about their opinions, especially about getting the job. They should discuss what unique topics they are considered an expert in and why they would be taken seriously when talking about it.

"I want to be a columnist because I want to make my transition out of the health care industry and I want to educate others on what we do and various topics that can be confusing to the general public."

Christina Erne
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