Skills of Interviewing

The who?

• Do they have something to say?
• Are they credible?
• Can they deliver ‘on camera’?
• Are they good ‘talent’?
• Who is my audience?

The what?

• What are you going to ask them?
• Research- reading speaking observing
• Write Questions
  • Simple, as short as possible,

open ended, check wording (bias)

• Practice

The Why?

Closed Ended

• Do you get on well with your boss?
• Who will you vote for in this election
• What colour shirt are you wearing?
• Is the highway going to affect your business?

Open Ended

• Tell me about your relationship with your boss?
• What dod you think about the two candidates in this election
• Why did you choose to wear that colour shirt today?
• How do you feel about the highway being built?

Leading Question

What problems do you have with your boss?               Questions are bias and implies fault

How did you smash your car?

The where?

Location would be important, whether to interview at home, work or other.

You should consider things like light, sound and background when doing the interview.

The When?

When interviewing you need

• To brief the subject
  • Repeat the question in your answer.
• Maintain Eye contact
• Listen (nodding, expressive etc)
• Be flexible/adaptable
• Be respectful and show empathy
• Stay focused
• Be quiet. It’s not about you.

 “If someone comes up with a great answer it’s probably because they had a great question” `