Interviewing Study Guide - With Answers

What are you going to do with the video you shoot of the interviews?

• Use them in full

• Discard them

• Chop them into short, meaningful soundbites

• Translate them into different languages

What word should be avoided because it puts people on the defensive, unless they are applying for a job?

• Interview

• Conversation

• Discussion

• Meeting

What should you offer to do instead of using the word "interview"?

• Offer to listen to them

• Offer to question them

• Offer to evaluate them

• Offer to judge them

What are the key elements to plan ahead for a pre-interview?

• Date, Time, Location, Confirm

• Dress, Resume, Skills, Confirm

• Date, Skills, Location, Research

• Time, Research, Dress, Confirm

Who should initiate the request for an interview?

• Mrs. Emig

• You

• Another student

• Your photographer

What should you offer when asking politely?

• A gift

• A compliment

• A date, time, and location

• An apology

What should you do if your initial plan does not work out?

• Cancel the meeting

• Adjust your plan as needed

• Ignore the issue

• Blame the other person

What should you include in the subject line of an email when asking for an interview?

• Words

• Nothing

Why is it recommended to write down at least three questions before an interview?

• To fill time during the interview

• To "act the part" of a reporter

• To help if you get nervous

• To impress the interviewer

What is one reason some interviewees want questions ahead of time?

• To prepare better

• To avoid the interview

• To negotiate salary

• To change the interview date