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What are some potential interview questions a ND may ask an aspiring reporter with little to no experience? Also, what are appropriate responses?

[Clever Login Name]

Man, I'm too tired to even make the usual jokes here. Guess I'll head home for the day ...

[wxgeek]

Originally posted by [6]:
What are some potential interview questions a ND may ask an aspiring reporter with little to no experience? Also, what are appropriate responses?Potential Interview Question: "Are you an aspiring reporter, with little to no experience?"

Appropriate Response: "Yes."

Potential Interview Question: "Are you willing to work for minimum wage with no benefits?"

Appropriate Response: "Yes."

With such brilliant responses as these, you're sure to be hired in no time!

[Meow Meow]

Questions I was asked in my first reporter interview included:

Q. Why do you want to be a reporter?

A. My Answer: Telling the stories that affect... Blah, blah, blah... informing the community... journalistic integrity... blah blah blah

Real Answer (RA) or what I was thinking: I don't! I want to be a famous Actor but I can't seem to lose this last 10 lbs. Also, because I'm a money grubbing fame whore. Now give me my billboard on the interstate!

Q. Why do you want to work in this city?

A: This is a wonderful city with such an interesting history. I hope to become actively involved in the community.....blah, blah

Real Answer: This town is a sh*thole. On day # 730 of this stupid 2-year contract I'm out of here.

Q. What is a news story that affected you growing up?

A. I'll never forget it. I was 7 years old and that little girl just fell down the well/the challenger exploded/the towers fell/insert tragedy here. I was moved and inspired by the courage of the reporters...blah, blah, blah

Mets winning the world series b*tch!

Q. Are you more interested in reporting or do you want to be an anchor

A. Well, as much as I find anchoring appealing, I think it is important to hone my skills as a reporter. Anchors can have the spotlight. I'm here to report the news.

Real Answer/What I was thinking: I'm just waiting for the current anchor to get pregnant and fat so I can snag her spot whilst she is on maternity leave. I would STAB that b*tch to get her job.

Q. What are your interests outside of work

A. Well I love to exercise, cook and play with my adorable nephews. I also volunteer and go to church.

Real Answer/What I was thinking: Cocaine. Booze. Hookers. Who cares? It's MY time off and I'm going to use it any way I damn please.

Q. Can you please take this current events test?

A. Gladly! I pay attention to the news on a local and global level. I keep CNN and (insert network affiliate) on at all times.

Real Answer/What I was thinking: I only watch the news to see what Paris Hilton is doing. I will still ace this test despite my ignorance because I watch the news ticker during coverage of Paris Hilton's car driving to the courthouse.

If you don't know the appropriate response you are not ready for the job. Reporters need to think on their feet, give impromptu responses or at least lie their asses off at any given moment. Enjoy your new career!

[wxgeek]

Just out of curiosity, is this for an anchor job in Montana? graemlins/horse.gif

[Pro]

Post of the year, Meow!

Did you come up with that on your own or did you find it somewhere?

[Meow Meow]

Originally posted by Pro:
Post of the year, Meow!

Did you come up with that on your own or did you find it somewhere?I just made it up right now. I wrote it while avoiding doing my actual work.

[trunky]

That truly was, awesome. Thanks.

[ISTHISTHINGON?]

Meeeeeeeooooooooowwwww! A most excellent answer to this posters questions. She is now ready for the interview! graemlins/icon_pray.gif

[sunnychic]

meow meow funniest post ever. loved it. made me laugh at my crappy job!

[WalMartNation]

Just don't get a fight with the person interviewing you... that's what happened to me. Got in a heated argument with the idiot sports director of a station in Twin Falls, Idaho on how to shoot high school baseball highlights.

There was one job I'm glad I didnt' get! :D