An exclusive interview is a one-on-one conversation between a journalist and a spokesperson that guarantees the interviewee will not speak to anyone else until it’s published. It is often granted to a company that is in the midst of a scandal or has information no other media outlet has. The term is also used for celebrity interviews that are not available to the general public.
During an interview, it is important to ask good questions that will allow the employer to get a sense of your skillset and work ethic. It’s also important to avoid asking the interviewer any questions that could reveal your lack of knowledge in the industry or job. However, there are a few important questions that will help you stand out from the competition.
1. “What’s the biggest problem you’re hoping the person taking this role will solve?”
This question is designed to see how well you think about a company and how you would address their biggest issue. Ideally, the interviewer should be able to give you several things they are excited about working on and that will align your skillset with their needs.
2. “What’s your biggest professional achievement?”
This question is meant to see if you are able to take pride in your work and how you have set and met goals in the past. Be careful not to toot your own horn, but highlight a major accomplishment that demonstrates a quality, skill, or experience that will be relevant to the position.