Interviewing for a PR job? Prepare for these 5 common questions
You probably won’t be asked about your spirit animal nor which ice cream flavor you’d be. Instead, think about how to answer these interview staples—and do ample research.
Your cover letter and résumé have gotten you in the door. Now comes the dreaded interview.
Some hiring managers and potential bosses might want to throw you a curveball; others might opt for a jolly chat.
Just in case, it’s best to come well prepared. Here are five common questions and directives that form the foundation of most PR job interviews:
1. Tell me about yourself. Give a succinct and short overview of your career, focusing on your more recent positions. Discuss why and how you got into PR, what you love about it, where most of your client experience lies and what your interests are. They might also ask about your personal life—often to spark a conversation—so tell them about your top hobby, that amazing restaurant you went to last week or your favorite music genre.
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