Midterm Flashcards
How do you prepare for an interview?
5 W’s and H
Research/find information
Arrange time and place (comfortable for both parties)
Be early so you can take a look at surroundings (5-10 minutes)
Questions prepared and back-up in case interview goes a different way
Appearance (good first impression)
Confident and ready for interview
Shake hands, look in the eye, introduce yourself, be friendly
Why do you research before an interview?
So you don’t ask crazy ?s
Never ask about a person’s background
What is the ideal setup for an interview?
There shouldn’t be a desk between you (barrier/power play)
You’re in control of the interview
Make sure you’re at an equal level
One person standing/one sitting = bad
What are the dos for an interview?
Listen and encourage
Make statements requiring confirmation (use as follow-up and at the beginning to get them warmed up)
Make eye contact (don’t stare at them, look down at notes, then back up again)
Use silence (use it judiciously)
Be clear with your questions (short and simple, 1 idea per question)
What are the don’ts for an interview?
Ask directive, suggestive, loaded or double barrel questions
React
Use trigger words
Use too many gestures (keep a poker face)
Don’t use leading questions
Don’t ask how do you feel? (instead ask background, what’s next, gain emotion from questions without asking how do you feel?)
Don’t interrogate, unless it’s a difficult interview
What are some challenging interviews?
Reluctant Inexperienced Business People Vulnerable Children Deaths PRs Celebrities Two vs. one
How do you interview reluctant people?
limit note-taking to make them comfortable
How do you interview inexperienced people?
let them know the direction the interview is going
How do you interview business people?
prior research is key, trained well in interviewing
How do you interview vulnerable people?
be sympathetic, work hard to gain trust, don’t betray trust once you get it
How do you interview children?
pick location wisely, open-ended questions, you have to have consent from parents if the interview is going to be published
How do you interview people dealing with death?
represent yourself honestly, be respectful, gain trust
How do you interview PRs?
be direct, understand they will try to control, stay in control, don’t let them sit behind you, don’t give them questions beforehand
How do you interview celebrities?
have PRs you must work with
How do you deal with two on one interviews?
work out in the beginning how questioning will work, don’t be afraid to butt in if the other person doesn’t stick to the plan arranged
