Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Interviewing Tips

When scheduling an interview it's important to research your subject
in order to be prepared.


It's important to:

Listen By listening it helps the interviewer to form additional
follow-up questions. In addition it encourages the interviewee to feel
comfortable, allowing them to give more info, since they feel as
though the interviewer cares.

Be Prepared Questions, have them ready.

Environment keep in mind of the location where the interview will be
held. Its important to hold an interview in an Non-controlled
environment, while being mindful of possible different styles. For
example if the interviewee is an intimidating persona, then hold the
interview in a neutral environment.

-Aspect Practice Non-Judgement, make sure not to card-stack to avoid
propaganda... Best to avoid biases.

-Have Questions ready, actively listen to pose follow-up question.

-Avoid yes/no question, pose Open Ended Questions, to get a more
elaborate response. This helps to get more of the story.

-Allow room for Silence, this motivates the interviewee to filled the
void by speaking more.

The more comfortable the interviewee, the more likely they are to open up.

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