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Getting Great Interviews

Getting Great Interviews. It comes down to Common Sense!. It could be worse…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VosNK542wrI (Top 10 most awkward interviews in sports). Step One:. Figure out how to get the best info Sources Sources Sources. How else can I get good info?.

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Getting Great Interviews

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  1. Getting Great Interviews It comes down to Common Sense!

  2. It could be worse… • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VosNK542wrI • (Top 10 most awkward interviews in sports)

  3. Step One: • Figure out how to get the best info • Sources • Sources • Sources

  4. How else can I get good info? • Ask your main source(s) for other people you should contact • Be prepared, but be flexible • The “dumb” question might be the best question…ask it! • Be patient. It might take a while • Ask the follow-up questions

  5. Step Two • Connect with the interviewee on a human level • You have no reason to be afraid of them • Don’t give them a reason to be afraid of you

  6. Do and Don’t • What are the things that every reporter needs to do when partaking in the interview process? • Make a list and let’s compare

  7. Some afterthoughts: • Don’t take a rude interviewee personally (it is not about you) • If you don’t get a good interview, find other people to talk to • Make sure you LISTEN • Technology is not the answer

  8. Taking Notes • This is a skill you will develop • Paraphrase carefully…you cannot change the initial meaning • Anticipate the interview • If you have to call later to check on something: • “You were talking about _____. Can you elaborate on that some more for me?”

  9. In a bind? • Why do you say that? • Can you explain that? • Can you describe that situation for me?

  10. Always End Well • Ask one of the most important questions of an interview now: • “Is there anything else I should know about _________?” or • “Is there anything else you would like to share?”

  11. Thanks to… • Developed based on information from Deborah Davis, Kent State University professor

  12. Your turn • Have a conversation • With a person sitting close to you, determine who will be the interviewer and who will be the interviewee • For five minutes, the interview will ask questions of the interviewee • Swap roles • Make sure you try to make it more conversational!

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