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]]> http://michellerafter.com/2009/02/10/prepping-for-the-big-one-12-ways-to-ace-a-vip-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-910 I don’t work for aggregators, but I am a Web writer « WordCount – Freelancing in the Digital Age Thu, 28 May 2009 20:08:03 +0000 http://michellerafter.wordpress.com/?p=1946#comment-910 [...] to. I know a good story when I see one. I can find sources. I’ve pulled court documents and interviewed relatives of homicide victims and dying children. I’ve combed through 10Ks and dissected [...] [...] to. I know a good story when I see one. I can find sources. I’ve pulled court documents and interviewed relatives of homicide victims and dying children. I’ve combed through 10Ks and dissected [...]

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]]> http://michellerafter.com/2009/02/10/prepping-for-the-big-one-12-ways-to-ace-a-vip-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-908 Kerry Dexter Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:36:02 +0000 http://michellerafter.wordpress.com/?p=1946#comment-908 Michelle, it's important to have that bit of space before an interview, with all ducks in a row about logistics, you are very right about that. I use that time, though, to clear my mind and focus on listening, not what I'll say. I do a lot of profiles, so maybe it comes from that, but I find that works best for me in doing round tables and sorts of interviews as well. Michelle,
it’s important to have that bit of space before an interview, with all ducks in a row about logistics, you are very right about that. I use that time, though, to clear my mind and focus on listening, not what I’ll say. I do a lot of profiles, so maybe it comes from that, but I find that works best for me in doing round tables and sorts of interviews as well.

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