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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? Getting the Job you WantMeeting new people at a party Talking to your Principal about a problem If you are a witness in a trial Having a fun first date with someone special Getting help from your counselor Getting into CollegeGetting interviewed by your school or local newspaper

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Steps in a Typical Interview 1.Nesting greeting the person Finding a seat Getting interviewee something to drink 2.Previewing Share exactly what will happen in interview 3.Interview body Question and answer portion 4.Allow for questions Gives you more info Brings closure to interview

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

Keeping a Record 1.Using your memory Not recommended 2.Take notes Good for general ideas 3.Note form Prepared before interview with questions and places for specific info 4.Record the interview Get every word Some drawbacks May make some people nervous Takes time to set up

Conclusion A good interviewer 1.Prepares 2.Listens 3.Empathizes 4.Is thorough

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