Top 10 Interview Questions for a Job in Journalism

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1. Alexandra Harcharek says:
   December 27, 2008 at 10:57 am

   Nice! I was asked all but one of these questions during a recent interview.

   I always dread being asked the five year question. I’d like to just say “I see myself being 25.”

   … Probably not appropriate.
2. Lauren Piro says:
   December 28, 2008 at 2:25 pm

   The question about being a better writer or reporter is interesting – I wonder which is the “right” answer.
3. Emily Ingram says:
   December 31, 2008 at 12:48 am

   Here are a few I seem to get in most interviews:

   For copy editors, the equivalent of the reporter/writer question: Are you a better editor or a better headline-writer?

   Why do you want to work for (insert newspaper/station/Web site here)?

   Describe the last time you missed deadline/had to run a correction/etc.

   Describe an obstacle you’ve faced and how you overcame it.
4. virgilia says:
   March 16, 2009 at 9:31 am

   Hummm… Question 6 : What can we answer ?

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