INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW

1. DEFINITION

   • A conversation between two or more persons in the role of interviewer and interviewee, in order for the former to obtain information from the latter on a particular subject.
   • The interviewer asks the interviewee a series of questions or issues with the objective of having him/her explain, explain or argue his/her opinion, or simply provide information or testimony about a certain fact.

2. Accordingly, there are several types of interviews that can be classified according to the setting in which they are conducted or the manner in which they are carried out.

   • TYPES
     • Job interview
       • These are the interviews that are carried out in the personnel selection processes, in order to find the most qualified candidate for the position requested, according to the needs of the company.
     • Psychological interview
       • Psychological interviews are used to collect data about the patient's life and reasons for consultation.
     • Clinical Interview
       • A clinical interview is a conversation between a physician and a patient, in which the former will address the patient's medical history through a series of questions
     • Journalistic interview
       • It is the dialogue that a journalist maintains with a person or group of people in order to obtain data of interest for a journalistic investigation.
     • By its structure
       • Open-ended interview Also known as a free interview, it is characterized by the absence of a questionnaire.
       • Structured or closed interview In this case, the interviewer has a questionnaire or series of specific questions that will allow him/her to address different aspects of the interviewee in a more efficient way.
       • Mixed interview It is a mixture of the two previous ones. In these cases, a part of the interview is conducted as a common conversation, and at some point closed or specific questions are asked.

3. PROCEDURES

   • Choose an appropriate location
     • Whenever possible, the survivor should decide if she feels comfortable speaking at the police station, or if she prefers another location.
   • Determine if other persons will be present
     • The interview should be conducted by a trained officer.
   • Plan questions
     • Staff should use an existing protocol or develop a question guide to help sensitively identify facts related to the incident

4. USES

   • In areas of research that address the behaviors and phenomena of human beings individually and in society, the interview is necessary to have a better perspective on the sample or the behaviors to be studied.
     • In the job market, the interview is considered the fundamental step that could determine the selection of a candidate for a position or job opportunity.
     • A fundamental part of the relationship between a physician and a patient involves the application of the interview as an instrument to obtain as much information as possible about the patient's conditions.

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