How to Interview - Katie Couric

What is essential for making an interviewee feel comfortable according to Katie Couric?

• Speaking loudly

• Avoiding eye contact

• Asking complex questions

• Being a gracious host

How does Katie Couric suggest modifying your tone during an interview?

• Increase your tone's volume for emphasis

• Calibrate your tone based on the interview context

• Use a monotonous voice to maintain professionalism

• Always maintain a neutral tone

What type of questions does Katie Couric try to avoid asking?

• Detailed questions

• Personal questions

• Yes-or-no questions

• Open-ended questions

Why is listening important during an interview according to Katie Couric?

• To catch inconsistencies or news-worthy information

• To follow a strict question list

• To fill in silence gaps

• To intimidate the interviewee

What frustrated Katie Couric during an interview with a member of the Flying Wallendas?

• The interviewee was overly talkative

• The interviewee answered with monosyllabic responses

• The interviewee was too enthusiastic

• The interviewee avoided eye contact

What was Katie Couric's misunderstanding with Bobcat Goldthwait?

• She believed he was mocking her

• She thought he was genuinely angry

• She was unaware of who he was

• She didn't realize screaming was part of his act

What does Katie Couric believe is the purpose of an interview?

• To embarrass the interviewee

• To enlighten and inform the audience

• To create a tense atmosphere

• To showcase the interviewer's knowledge

How does Katie Couric prepare for an interview?

• By memorizing all her questions

• By improvising all questions on the spot

• By researching the interviewee's previous answers

• By only asking personal questions

What annoys Katie Couric when watching other interviews?

• When interviewers use technical jargon

• When interviewers are overly friendly

• When interviewers ask too many questions

• When interviewers don't listen to the interviewee

What advice does Katie Couric give to new interviewers?

• Always stick to a pre-written list of questions

• Focus on making the interview about yourself

• Remember you're serving the audience

• Avoid controversial topics at all costs