Interview

👉 What is Interview?

 An interview is a formal conversation between two or more people, typically between an interviewer and an interviewee, with the goal of gathering information, assessing qualifications, or making a decision.

👉Types of Interviews:

•  Job Interview:

 A conversation between a job applicant and an employer to assess the applicant's qualifications and fit for a job.

• Informational Interview:

 An informal conversation with someone in a specific industry or profession to gather information and insights.

• Research Interview:

 A structured conversation used to gather data and insights for research purposes.

• Media Interview: 

A conversation between a journalist or media representative and a newsmaker or expert to gather information for a news story.

• Admission Interview: 

A conversation between an applicant and an admissions representative to assess the applicant's qualifications and fit for a educational program.

👉Interview Process:

• Preparation:

 The interviewer prepares by researching the interviewee, reviewing their resume or background information, and developing questions.

• Introduction: 

The interviewer introduces themselves and the purpose of the interview.

• Questioning: 

The interviewer asks questions, and the interviewee responds.

• Follow-up:

 The interviewer may ask follow-up questions to clarify or gather more information.

• Closing: 

The interviewer thanks the interviewee and concludes the interview.

👉Interview Techniques:

• Open-ended questions: 

Encourage the interviewee to share their thoughts and experiences.

• Closed-ended questions:

 Gather specific, factual information.

• Behavioral questions:

Assess the interviewee's past experiences and behaviors.

• Active listening: 

Pay attention to the interviewee's responses and ask follow-up questions.

👉Conclusion:

Effective interviewing requires preparation, active listening, and the ability to ask insightful questions.