speech chapter 6

Question 0

It’s very important to be curious in an interview for 3 reasons:

Answer 0

• you get the answers people want
• Uncover the interesting parts of stories
• Helps prevent lazy thinking

Question 1

the person who asks the questions in the interview

subject- the interviewee

Answer 1

Interviewer

Question 2

There are times in an interview where a subject doesn’t give you as much information as you want in these time there is three comments to make:

Answer 2

• that’s interesting tell me more
• I had no idea, what made you do that?
• How did you feel when that happened?

Question 3

Make sure you dress _______ for an interview.

Answer 3

Suitable

Question 4

the feeling of trust and cooperation… important to have between interview and subject

Answer 4

Rapport

Question 5

to repeat word for word

Answer 5

Verbatim

Question 6

a question that requires an answer that is usually more than one word

Answer 6

Open- ended questions

Question 7

a question that goes with the previously asked question

Answer 7

Follow up question

Question 8

a question where the answer is yes or no

Answer 8

Yes- no question

Question 9

a question that influences an answer

Answer 9

Leading question

Question 10

_______ and _______ should not be asked in an interview.

Answer 10

Yes or no questions and leading questions

Question 11

As an interview there are things to do to prepare for an interview:

Answer 11

Getting the interview
Do your homework
dress properly for the interview and take what you need
Ask affective questions

Question 12

It is very important for the interviewer to get off on the right foot by:

Answer 12

Reminding the subject who you are and why you want the interview

Question 13

You should begin the interview by:

Answer 13

Including routine get acquainted questions that the subject should not have difficulty answering

Question 14

During the interview make sure to take notes and look up often
Taking notes are important because:

Answer 14

1) gives you a record of what you said
2) it helps you to be a better listener
3) work as a checklist for the questions you have answered

Question 15

handling sensitive questions with care:

Answer 15

1) Wait until you subject mentions the sensitive subject… when this happens make sure to follow up gracefully
2) if the person doesn’t mention the sensitive topic… wait till the end of the interview to ask it
3) make sure to be persistent

Question 16

ways to be persistent:

Answer 16

• To rephrase or restate a question
• Ask a question again if your not satisfied with the answer
• Try being silent for a moment

Question 17

Concluding the interview

Answer 17

1) ask the subject if there is anything else they would like to say
2) Thank the person for his or her time
3) make sure to type up your interview notes as soon as possible

Question 18

As the subject you should do the following things:

Answer 18

• use your communication skills to your advantage
  
  • be alert and energetic
  • pay attention
  • get there on time
  • make positive points

Question 19

You should bring a ________ to your interview

Answer 19

Portfolio

Question 20

contains a sample of your best school assignments or other work you have done

Answer 20

Portfolio

Question 21

During the interview there are 4 different ways to make positive points about yourself:

Answer 21

• puff balls
• pause
• bridge
• sparkler

Question 22

an easy question that allows you to answer in a way that really expresses your self

Answer 22

Puff balls

Question 23

down time with the conversation in the interview; gives you initiative to make the interview go in the direction you would like

Answer 23

Pause

Question 24

a transition to one answer to another

Answer 24

Bridge

Question 25

makes your point come alive... story or quote is an example

Answer 25

Sparkler

Question 26

the answer to your interview questions should be no longer than 30 seconds

Answer 26

Soundbite

Question 27

you should make sure to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before interview time... 3 reasons:

Answer 27

- in case something unexpected comes up - you can check you appearance one more time before the interview - so you can check out your surroundings