PR interview advice

[mojjo1]

I have an interview coming up for a PR Officer role and just wanted to gain some advice or knowledge of fellow pistonheaders who may have been through similar.

I'll do the basics for the interview such as, researching the company/competitors, explaining and talking about my CV etc etc but just wondered if there is a 'magic circle' within the PR 'lot' and by me mentioning certain words/phrases i'll get the thumbs up!


The other aspect which I've thought about but wondered if It was doable was to think outside the box (hate that phrase) and do or say something original during the interview that would wow them! Aren't PR people supposed to be crazy and creative and live on a different planet. Although on reflection the last thing I want is look a right tit!


Thanks

Edited by mojjo1 on Monday 20th September 16:08

[ShadownINja]

You're asking for trouble.

You need to appear different and use specialist terms at the same time. "Cabbage" is a friendly term used to refer to the interviewer. Dress in army gear.

[mojjo1]

..and talk about myself as being the third person!

[I Love Lamp]

mojjo1 said:

Aren't PR people supposed to be crazy and creative and live on a different planet. Although on reflection the last thing I want is look a right tit!

A few of my friends are in PR.

This is not how I would describe them.

PR has many elements, some being graphically creative, some being speakers at national exhibitions, some simply being literacy and 'proof reading'.

It would help if you explained exactly what you're aiming to achieve in PR.

As with any interview, suit up, ask a few questions about the company (showing you have done some background research on them), present yourself professionally.

Edited by I Love Lamp on Monday 20th September 16:40

[citychap26]

I'd definitely talk loads about how the quality of charlie has decreased over the years and how your "uncle" has a "mate" down the local boozer who can sort out the best stuff this side of Malaga!