INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW

1. DEFINITION

   • Is a conversation between two people (the interviewer and the interviewee) that allows gather detailed information from the interviewee and understand his thoughts, feelings and experiences.

2. TYPES

   • - Structured interview o Interview with predetermined questions with limited response - Semi-structured interview
   • - Semi-structured interview o Interview that is a blend of structured and unstructured interviews, while the interviewer has general plan of what to ask the questions don’t follow a order
   • - Unstructured interview o Interview in which the questions and the order aren’t set, and the questions are open ended questions

3. PROCEDURES

   • - Before the interview o Define the objective o Research the interviewee o Develop a script of questions o Choose the right place and time - During the interview o Break the ice with questions o Ask specific questions o Listen carefully and ask follow-up questions o Keep the conversation flowing - After the interview o Take detailed notes o Review your notes and organize the information o Write a summary of the interview o Send a thank you email o Evaluate the interview and learn from your mistakes.

4. DATA ANALYSIS

   • Data are usually analyzed using thematic analysis, in which responses are classified into themes according to the research questions

5. USES

   • An interview serves as a versatile and essential tool in various fields, adapting to multiple purposes: - Professional field o Personnel selection o Performance evaluation o Professional development o Market research o Public relations - Academic field o Qualitative research o Field work o Thesis - In other fields o Journalism o Psychology o Sociology