Sports Reporter Mock Interview
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Question 23 of 28
Did you ever play any sports?
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Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.
The candidate can talk about their experience playing sports on the flip side of reporting. Previous experience playing sports shows that the candidate understands what it takes to be an athlete, even on a small scale, and understands the inner workings of team dynamics.
Christina Erne is a meteorologist and a journalist at News 10, Albany's ABC/FOX affiliate.
"When I was in high school, I was team captain for the field hockey team. Through this experience, I learned what it takes to be a good leader, but also take direction from a coach. This taught me how to ask questions in interviews to captains because I understand the delicate balance they face between a team and a coach."
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I played hockey and soccer. I did a few athletics in school.
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This is a good start! Share a little more detail, such as the level of play you reached in each sport and what you enjoyed about the sports you played.
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