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									What is the key to success when communicating with the public. | 
									
										
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									Describe methods you have found effective to gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions. | 
									
										
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									What kind of experience do you have reporting news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events? | 
									
										
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									Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation.  | 
									
										
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									Tell me how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work. | 
									
										
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									Share an experience when you applied new technology or information in your job. How did it help your company?  | 
									
										
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									Give me an example of when you thought outside of the box. How did it help your employer? | 
									
										
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									Would you consider analyzing data or information a strength? How so? | 
									
										
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									Share an example of a time you had to gather information from multiple sources. How did you determine which information was relevant? | 
									
										
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									Please share an experience in which you presented to a group. What was the situation and how did it go? | 
									
										
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									How would you rate your writing skills?  (Ask for an example that demonstrates great writing skills.) | 
									
										
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									Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome? | 
									
										
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									Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.  | 
									
										
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									What is the most challenging part of arranging interviews with people who can provide information about a story? Share an example. | 
									
										
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									Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.) | 
									
										
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