Getting prepared for in-person interview in your office


When you have an interview with the media you want to be prepared, not just for the questions, but for them in general, that means your office too.
If you're doing an in-person interview in your office, remove anything you do not want the reporter to see. That includes confidential reports, papers piled on your desk and other materials they might ask about. Many reporters have developed the skill of reading upside down. So put sensitive materials out of harm's way.

Also, expect random questions, like, "What is that strange looking thing on your credenza? Is it a piece of artwork?"

At in-person interviews, reporters are always on the lookout for "color." They will pay attention to detail and inventory the room, look at the walls, check out the furniture and keep their eyes open for things that might give them a clue about your hobbies or personal life. If they ask, share this information with them if it isn't sensitive. If it is, get rid of whatever it is
that you don't want to talk about. That includes books on your bookshelf.

Learn more about how to prepare for a reporter in person interview by reading Special Report #2, "Questions You Can Expect Reporters to Ask During An Interview (Including Nasty, Hostile Ones)"

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