Sep
19
“Got What It Takes To Be A Reporter?”
- I enjoy reading. I consume a lot of books and magazines. Yes.
- Writing is fun and rewarding. And I’m confident that people genuinely enjoy the stuff I write. Yes.
- I am lousy at spelling. My grammer and punctuation ain’t so great, neither. No
- I’m technologically skilled enough to shoot video, download files from the Web, post photos online, etc. Yes.
- I can organize my ideas and write quickly when I need to. Yes.
- I’d make a good game-show contestant because I’m good at remembering facts and trivia. No.
- I’m efficient and self-sufficient when it comes to tedious library or internet research. No.
- I’m generally more curious than most people I know. Yes.
- In public situations, I’m pretty shy. I avoid asking questions in class, for instance. No.
- I think it’s unpatriotic to dispute or criticize government officials. No.
- When I choose a career, I’ll need a stable 9-to-5 job where my workday is routine and I make big money. Yes.
- If I really want something, I’m tenacious until I get it. Yes.
- When I’m under pressure, I’m able to stay calm and focused without losing my temper. No.
- Whenever people criticize what I say or do, it really annoys me. Who do these people think they are? Yes.
Scoring Yourself: 20 points (20-25): Reporting is a good fit for you, mostly — but it may require you to change you attitude or improves some skills.
After honestly answering the survey, I am not surprised with my score. I feel as if I lacked many points due to the fact that I am not religiously devoted to the news. However, this is not a case due to a lack of interest in news, but actually the result of having little to no time to stay updated.
