25 Voice Writing Reporter Interview Questions & Answers
1. What is your greatest strength? How does it help you as a Voice Writing Reporter?
How to Answer
The candidate should discuss what they believe is their greatest strength and why this helps them on the job. Whether the strength is something that directly relates to the career, or is something more personal about their personality that makes them a great fit for the company, the candidate should talk about why this skill or strength makes them a great fit.
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Answer Example
"My greatest strength is my ability to work with a team. I am a great team player, which makes me a good fit for this job because I am willing to work with clients who hire me to transcribe interviews, and I am a good communicator to the rest of the team on the progress of my work."
Written by Christina Erne
2. What is your typing speed?
How to Answer
A professional typer should be able to type upwards of 60-75 words per minute. The candidate should be sure that they are able to type at least this fast with little to no errors so they can do the job properly.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I am able to type at 70 words per minute with little to no errors. I have been working up to this speed my entire life, and I feel that I will be able to type anyone's speech at this rate."
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3. How helpful is the digital sound recorder?
How to Answer
Oftentimes, technology is known to fail. While digital voice recorders help voice reporters catch parts of what they are transcribing that they missed, there is always the chance that the recording will fail and they will miss that section of the transcription completely. The candidate should discuss how much emphasis they put on a recorder in their job.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I find that the best voice writing reporters do not use a recorder because technology is known to fail so often. I have trained myself to be able to transcribe without one, but always have one running in the off chance that it becomes useful down the line."
Written by Christina Erne
4. Are you a detail oriented person?
How to Answer
A hiring manager is looking for someone who will pay close attention to detail and strive to produce error-free work while they are listening, typing, and editing. The candidate should talk about how they have progressed throughout their career in terms of being clean and concise in their writing and finding errors before the product is released to the client.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I am a very detail oriented person, which I believe is a necessity to do this job well. Over the years, I have watched myself progress to someone who is overly cautious in my writing, and that has helped me rise in status in this career."
Written by Christina Erne
5. What are your long term goals?
How to Answer
While the future is never known, and many things can change as time goes on, the candidate should talk about what their ultimate career goal is, and how this current job will help them get there. They should talk about what skills they hope to gain and improve on during this job and how this will make them achieve their future goals.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"My ultimate career goal is to become a voice writing reporter at the White House. In this job, I believe I will gain the trust to pursue larger clients, but for now I am excited to get better and faster at typing and producing work."
Written by Christina Erne
6. What abilities make you suitable for this position?
How to Answer
The candidate has the opportunity to talk about why they are the best candidate for the job based on the skills and qualities that set them apart from others. The candidate should talk about their strengths and why they believe they are a good fit for the job, and why they are so passionate about doing the job.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I believe I am a great choice for this position because not only do I have the qualifications, but I am passionate and dedicated to doing a good job."
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7. How do you handle stressful situations?
How to Answer
Stress is a normal part of any workplace. The candidate should talk about their experience working with stress, whether it comes from their work, or their outside lives. They should discuss how their work has been affected by stress in the past and how it may affect their work in the future.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I am confident that my work does not suffer as a result of stress. While stressful situations can weigh on a voice writing reporter, I find that I have handled these situations well in the past and will continue to do so in the future."
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8. Do you work well under pressure?
How to Answer
This job requires the candidate to be familiar with working under severe time constraints and producing their best work fast and with stress playing a factor. The candidate must talk about their ability to work under pressure, including producing work that is some of their best even when they are experiencing stress in the workplace or at home.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I find that I do some of my best work while under pressure. I am able to totally focus and work quickly when I am under time pressure and it makes me a more dedicated worker, too."
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9. Are you fine working in extended shifts if needed?
How to Answer
A voice writing reporter is often asked to work at strange hours of the day, depending on what they are being asked to cover, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends. They also may be asked to work overtime to get the job done. The candidate should discuss their ability to work strange hours to get the job done based on their passion for the work.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I love being a voice writing reporter so much that I would do anything necessary to get the job done. I am fine working strange hours, including overtime, if it means doing the job I love."
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10. Tell us about any work experience that you have as a Voice Writing Reporter.
How to Answer
The candidate should discuss their previous experience in this career. If they are new to the profession, they should discuss the skills they have that make them a viable candidate, and why they believe they will be good at the job. If the candidate has taken this role in a company before, they should talk about what skills they have learned and improved upon over time and why their advanced knowledge of the field makes them the best choice for the position.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I have worked as a voice writing reporter for a number of years and I have experience covering short meetings, day-long events, and providing information the public that they were unable to catch fully. My error-free writing and prompt work makes me the most experienced candidate."
Written by Christina Erne
11. Where do you see yourself in five years?
How to Answer
The candidate should discuss their short term career goals as it applies to the current job the candidate is applying to. While the future is uncertain, the candidate should be positive about seeing his or herself gaining important skills in this current job that will make them a crucial employee in the future.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"In five years from now, I see myself as one of the lead voice writing reporters you have on staff. I am already very skilled at what I do, but I hope to improve on my skills so much so over the past few years that I will rise to be a critical part of the team."
Written by Christina Erne
12. What have you done in the past year to better yourself as a Voice Writing Reporter?
How to Answer
The candidate should discuss ways that they are trying to become a better voice writing reporter. This shows that they are passionate about improving their skills, even if they have years of experience. The candidate should talk about any classes, lectures, webinars, they have attended or listened to, or any other ways they have tried to improve their work.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"Over the past year, I have actively been trying to improve my transcription skills, including reviewing past work, and contacting past employers to see what I could improve on."
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13. What is your greatest weakness? What are you doing to improve it?
How to Answer
The candidate should talk about what they still struggle with in the career or other characteristics of their personality that challenge them on the job. However, the candidate should talk about how they are working on improving this and are confident in being able to do the best work possible while on the job.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"My greatest weakness is that it is difficult for me to speak up when I am overtired or over worked. However, I do some of my best work when I am well rested. I am making it a priority to tell someone when I need days off so I can continue to do my best work."
Written by Christina Erne
14. Why do you want a career as a voice writing reporter?
How to Answer
The candidate should talk about why they believe they are a good fit for this type of job and why their life has lead them to this point. They may talk about other skills they possess and previous experience in writing and transcribing to make them a good fit for the job. The candidate should show that they have the skills necessary to be a passionate and dedicated voice writing reporter.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I believe this career is a perfect choice for me because I have always loved writing and find myself as a very quick typer. I am interested in learning about the topics I am writing for others to read easily."
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15. Why are you the best candidate for us?
How to Answer
The candidate should have a series of reasons why they believe they are the best candidate for the job, and know what sets them apart from other candidates who may be applying. The candidate should set his or herself apart from others and discuss why they are the best fit for the job.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I am the best candidate choice for this job because along with my years of experience others may not have, I have the personality that works well with being in the field and working with others."
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16. What do you know about our organization?
How to Answer
The candidate should talk about their knowledge of the company they are applying for and mention similarities between their values and their own. This shows that the candidate is not only looking for any job, but is particularly interested in this specific company for the way they conduct business.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I can tell I would be a great fit for your company because we share many passions, including our dedication to quick and error-free work."
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17. What goals have you set for yourself this year?
How to Answer
A hiring manager is looking for someone who is constantly striving to improve on their skills, even if they have years of experience in the field. The candidate should talk about what goals they have for his or herself this year and why that will make them a great candidate for the job.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"This year, I hope to become a faster writer. I consider myself a very speedy transcriptionist, but I hope to become even faster and more accurate so I can be the best writer possible."
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18. What excites you the most about a career as a voice writing reporter?
How to Answer
A good candidate is able to talk about why they love this career so much and why they know they will be a good worker. A hiring manager is looking for someone with a passion to do the job and who has a reason to come into work each day.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"The fact that my job is constantly changing makes me excited to come into work each day. I love that I am able to cover various events and I never hear the same thing twice, and it keeps my days interesting."
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19. What personal weakness has caused you the greatest difficulty in school or at work?
How to Answer
The candidate should talk about one part of their personality that restricts them in their career in some way. They should talk about the ways in which they have already started to work on improving this weakness and how they are confident in their ability to perform the job well while they work on it.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I find that one of my weaknesses is my ability to communicate with the rest of my team. I am an independent worker and I struggle to get used to having to report my work to others. However, I have been working on my communication skills in all aspects of my life and I feel that I will be a great team player in this job."
Written by Christina Erne
20. What makes you uncomfortable?
How to Answer
Whether it is confrontation, admitting mistakes, or working on a project that is very difficult, the candidate should talk about why these situations make them uncomfortable. They should also talk about how they believe they can break that feeling and finally feel confident in situations that make them feel uneasy.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"What makes me most uncomfortable is dealing with confrontation and criticism. I understand that criticism is a healthy part of the job so I can improve, but every time I am confronted, I get very nervous and am not able to listen well enough. In the future, I hope to be a better listener so I can learn from my mistakes."
Written by Christina Erne
21. What was your biggest failure?
How to Answer
The candidate should be honest about a time in their career that they have failed, but should ultimately discuss how they recovered from the situation and turned it into a learning experience. The candidate should describe what happened and how they learned from their mistake.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"My biggest failure in my career was not getting the promotion at my last job. I feel that if I pushed myself to go above and beyond in the job, I would have been able to climb the ladder, but I have learned how important it is to never slack in your career and will continue to do so moving forward."
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22. Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.
How to Answer
The candidate should discuss some of their best moments in their professional career, whether it is a big project they worked on, or a new rank in the company they reached. They should talk about this accomplishment and why this embodies the type of worker they will be in the new job.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I am most proud of my transcribing of the biggest court case of the year. My writing was pertinent for the entire country to know what happened in court and because of that, I am extremely confident in my skills to tackle any kind of transcription necessary."
Written by Christina Erne
23. Why do you want to leave your current employer?
How to Answer
The candidate should talk about what kind of job they had previously and why they are ready to move on. Perhaps they are starting on a new career path, or are continuing their passion with a different company. They should discuss what they have learned in the previous job, and what they are still hoping to gain from a new job.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I am ready to leave my previous job because I feel I am ready to set on a new path. I was a journalist for a number of years, but I want to take my writing skills elsewhere. I am a great listener as I developed those skills in my previous job, but I want to try my hand at something new."
Written by Christina Erne
24. What do you like about your present job?
How to Answer
The interviewer wants the candidate to talk about their current job to see how they speak of their employer, yet also talk about why they want to move on in a respectful manner. The candidate should talk about what the job has taught them and why these skills and lessons make them a good candidate for this new job.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I believe my present job helped me become a responsible worker who can accomplish tasks on time. I believe I will take this skill to my new job and be a successful worker."
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25. Describe a difficult project and how you overcame it?
How to Answer
The candidate should be honest about a difficult time in their job and why this posed a tricky project for them. However, they should ultimately be positive and confident that they can recover in the future from mistakes like this and know that they have enough knowledge on the subject matter to recover smoothly.
Written by Christina Erne
Answer Example
"I once was a voice reporter for a court case and I had never covered court before. It moved very fast and used terminology I was not yet familiar with. However, I reviewed my work after the court was over and made sure to correct any errors I found. In the future, I want to make sure I research topics I am unfamiliar with before I transcribe them."
Written by Christina Erne