An exclusive interview is a one-on-one conversation between a journalist and an individual who agrees not to talk to anyone else about the subject until their article goes live. Journalists typically grant exclusive interviews when they have unique information or a story that would make compelling reading for their audience.
Shelbie Watts is the Content Marketing Manager at Homebase, the everything app for hourly teams. 100,000+ small (but mighty) businesses rely on Homebase to manage employee scheduling, time clocks, payroll, team communication and HR.
What professional achievement are you most proud of?
This question is a good way to demonstrate your pride in your work and to show interviewers how you have applied your skills in previous roles. It’s best to choose an accomplishment that demonstrates professional determination, communication or organisation – for example, leading a project from start to finish or winning a significant award.
Have you granted an exclusive interview with any other media outlets?
This is a good way for interviewers to see how serious you are about this role and the company. It also allows interviewers to gauge whether your news is significant enough to warrant a first run with a top-tier publication.
If you keep rescheduling your interviews, it can give the impression that you are unreliable and unable to commit to this role. It’s okay to reschedule an interview if you have unexpected events, but repeatedly rescheduling shows that you don’t value the hiring process or this role as much as you say you do.
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