VIDEO: 3 questions I was asked at my first job interview

30. March, 2012 Digital and online, Interviews, latest, Magazine, Video

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VIDEO: 3 questions I was asked at my first job interview

Yesterday I went for my first ever interview for a real journalism job!

Up until yesterday I had no idea what kind of questions I might be asked in an interview for a magazine so I shot this video pretty much as soon as I got home.

If you’re also curious about what to expect from journalism job interviews, it’s worth a watch.

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mhd_bass

@mattcaines you're a babe, thank you!

mattcaines

@mhd_bass: meant it :) What's the next installment on?

mhd_bass

@mattcaines the next one's on masters interview tips, coming Sun/Mon!

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