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The Art of a Great Interview

The Art of a Great Interview. What is an Interview?. An interview is a highly structured conversation that is dominated by questions and answers. What role will Interviews play in Life?. Interviewing is part of the Communication Process. Interviewing goes on in varying degrees every day.

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The Art of a Great Interview

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  1. The Art of a Great Interview

  2. What is an Interview? • An interview is a highly structured conversation that is dominated by questions and answers.

  3. What role will Interviews play in Life?

  4. Interviewing is part of the Communication Process • Interviewing goes on in varying degrees every day. • There are job interviews, dating interviews, journalism interviews and more. • Interviews can be very formal or very casual.

  5. Interviews are part of the Political Process • Politicians are cross-examined by members of the press on issues that are important to voters.

  6. Interviews are part of the Legal System • Police use interviews in investigations • Cross examination of witnesses is an important skill for lawyers to develop.

  7. Types of interviews • Interview for writing • Newspapers, historical documentation • Interview for research • police work, university studies • Interview in the workplace • Human resources, exit interview, appraisal interview • Friendly interview • Dating, friends, counseling session

  8. Before You Interview • Research topics to develop appropriate questions. • Before interviewing World War II veterans read up on different battles. • Before interviewing someone to be hired, read over their resume and contact sources.

  9. Before You are Interviewed • Before a job interview research the company and its products. • Have a friend ask you questions that you expect will be asked.

  10. Conducting an Interview • Effective interviewers discover a comfortable format for themselves. • Others follow a script or similar outline of questions for all interviews – many large companies have standard questions.

  11. Steps in a Typical Interview • Nesting • greeting the person • Finding a seat • Getting interviewee something to drink • Previewing • Share exactly what will happen in interview • Interview body • Question and answer portion • Allow for questions • Gives you more info • Brings closure to interview

  12. Types of Strategic Questioning • Hypothetical question • Give scenario and ask how person might respond • Invitation question • A question which invites interviewee to talk about a subject • Follow up question • The why, probing for greater detail • Usually asked after a closed question • Justification question • Explaining why interviewee thinks the way they do

  13. Keeping a Record • Using your memory • Not recommended • Take notes • Good for general ideas • Note form • Prepared before interview with questions and places for specific info • Record the interview • Get every word • Some drawbacks • May make some people nervous • Takes time to set up

  14. Conclusion A good interviewer • Prepares • Listens • Empathizes • Is thorough

  15. Remember:When your interviews go well, your life goes well!Good Luck in your future interviews.

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