Interviews
How to Conduct an Interview
- Conduct the Interview:
- The actual interview can be characterized as consisting of three phases: the opening, body, and conclusion.
- The interview opening:
- The interview opening is intended to influence or motivate the interviewee to participate and communicate by establishing an ideal environment.
- You should identify the purpose and length of the interview and explain how the gathered data will be used.
- Here are three ways to effectively begin an interview:
- Summarize the apparent problem, and explain how the problem was discovered.
- Offer an incentive or reward for participation.
- Ask the interviewee for advice or assistance.
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