A call with questions about my resume and my weaknesses and strengths. I also got asked about what would be a good story that CNN hasn’t covered yet. It was 45 min long
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I honestly don't remember. It was more conversational for the video call.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In 10 years?
There was a CNN quiz - be able to name a couple shows on each Network (CNN, CNNI, HLN), the CNN slogan ("Go There"), the CEO/Founder (Ted Turner), and other random facts about CNN.
why would you want to join the TV industry?
What type of news have you reported on?
1. Knowledge of editing and page-making software 2. Experience and job profile in previous jobs 3. Achievements and work profile 4. How you can help in the function you are being interviewed for 5. Opinions about news
What can you bring to a newsroom setting?
Pitch 2 stories that could possibly go on the show.
What was my interest in the medical devices industry?
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