Newspaper Columnist Mock Interview

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Question 7 of 27

Why do you want to live in this city/state/community?

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Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.

The candidate should discuss what is drawing his or her into working in that specific location. Perhaps they have knowledge of the people and topics that matter most in that area and feel they have something to add. They should discuss their familiarity with the area and how they would be a good fit.

Christina Erne

Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.

"I want to live and be a columnist in Boston because I went to college there and feel that I really understand the people. I feel that I can add so much to the quality of life in Boston by talking about environmental issues and raising awareness."

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