How would you rate your resourcefulness?

Describe what professionalism means to you.

Give me an example of your diligence to complete a project with a deadline.

How do you prioritize your work?

How would you describe your work style?

Walk me through a situation in which you had to get information by asking a lot of questions of a number of people. What were their reactions to the questions? When did you have to go back and rephrase your questions?

Describe a recent time that you were unexpectedly in a position of orally promoting or defending something. How convincing were you? What arguments did you spontaneously think of during the discussion? How did it turn out?

Getting through college requires a lot of writing. Tell me about some of the writing you’ve done: topics, length, format, etc. What difficulties did you have with any of the written assignments or projects?

What are some of the most difficult writing assignments you have been given or have taken on yourself? Please explain.

Tell me about a time in which you had to use your written communication skills in order to get an important point across.

Describe for me a time when you effectively utilized your editing skills in a written project.

Can you describe a situation in which your written work was criticized?

What classroom experiences do you feel have best prepared you for a career in writing/editing/research?

What do you know about (name the recruiters company)?

Aside from classroom texts, what journals or professional articles are you currently reading for professional development?

In the areas where your experience falls short for this job, what steps will you take to make up for this?

What book are you currently reading for pleasure?

In some positions it is necessary to be a thorough meticulous reader, and in others it is important to be able to scan through large documents quickly. Describe to me how you would handle each.