What is a PR job interview & writing test like?
I managed to secure an interview for an Account Executive position with a PR agency. I was told that I'll have to take a 1.5-hour writing test as well. I don't have any real PR experience, although I've written press statements and drafted some briefs in my previous job.
I'm not sure what the typical PR job interview and writing test is like and would really appreciate some advice on the following:
1. What kind of questions can I expect at the interview? Are they likely to give me a case study to discuss during the interview?
2. What is the writing test like? Just writing press releases? Or are there more complex stuff I should prepare for?
Any other tips on how I can better prepare for the interview would be much appreciated. Thanks!
In PR they want to see how quickly you can think on your feet. Most of the questions will be standard interview questions - you can find them on any website. i would practice answering them out loud. However you will also get some behavioral interviewing questions "tell me about a time you….." so I would sit and think of some good general stories that paint you in a positive light, then try to work them into your answers.
The writing test will probably be a mock assignment of the type you will be asked to produce. Take your time and focus on your grammar and syntax!
Good Luck.
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November 19th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
In PR they want to see how quickly you can think on your feet. Most of the questions will be standard interview questions - you can find them on any website. i would practice answering them out loud. However you will also get some behavioral interviewing questions "tell me about a time you….." so I would sit and think of some good general stories that paint you in a positive light, then try to work them into your answers.
The writing test will probably be a mock assignment of the type you will be asked to produce. Take your time and focus on your grammar and syntax!
Good Luck.
References :
November 19th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
You have applied for a Accounts Executive in PR company.
So you should know about how to maintain accounts not PR job. So what type of accounts you should maintain is more important.
1). Sales ledger
2). Receivables statement.
3). attendance - payroll
4). Travel bills claim.
5). office expenses
6). AMC accounts
etc.
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November 19th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Good luck….
I would check out this site that helped me.
http://www.JobInterviewQuestions.us
They have questions broken down into careers, and also TIPS, Answers, etc. I found one of their guides to be very useful. Check out the problem solving logic section for trick questions you will be asked. They see if you can think outside the box, etc
Also check out their Interview Forum, where you can talk about your interview and ask questions like you did here.
Hope that helps…Good luck!
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