Interview

Interview

1. Definition

   • the conversation between two or more people who are in the role of interviewer and interviewee, in order for the former to obtain information about a particular issue from the latter.

2. Characteristics

   • It is a tool to obtain specific information.
     • Each interview must have a structure or method according to its purposes.
   • In every interview there is at least one interviewer and one interviewee.
     • It requires a prior preparation process.
   • It is an act of communication with a deliberate goal.
     • Direct speech and subjectivity predominate in the interviews.

3. Parts of an interview

   • Start or presentation
   • Closing and farewell
   • Development of dialogue

4. Types of interviews

   • Unstructured or free interview
   • Semi-structured interview
   • Structured interview
   • Job or job interview
   • Research interview