WorksheetsWriting Interview Questions [12-14]
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Making sure you ask the person their name and proper spelling during which part of the interview?
begining
middle
end
after it's over
Obtaining relevant background information about your interviewee should happen when in the interview?
begining
middle
end
after it's over
Your factual questions answering who & where & when happen at this point:
begining
middle
end
after it's over
"Is there anything you'd like to add?"
begining
middle
end
after it's over
"Thank you very much for taking the time for this interview."
begining
middle
end
after it's over
Best practice:
Ask yes/no questions
give gentle commands like "tell me about . . . "
avoid saying "Who . . .? What . . .?"
listen!
Best questions to ask
Overall, did you like how the event turned out?
Tell me a little about the highlight of the night for you.
Where did this event take place?
Describe what it was like getting up there and performing in front of all those people.
Questions that will get only one word answers
Overall, did you like how the event turned out?
Do you think you'll ever take part in something like this again?
Where did this event take place?
Describe what it was like getting up there and performing in front of all those people.
When should you write your questions?
5 minutes Before the interview
During the Interview
Never, if you know what you're doing
Well in advance of the interview
What should you do when your source stops talking?
Immediately ask the next question.
Remain silent for at least 30 seconds
Pause and then continue asking questions
Stop to write down their answer
What should you do immediately AFTER the interview?
research
listen
take notes
read your notes
What should you do as you conduct the interview?
research
listen
take notes
read your notes
What should you do before you write questions and conduct the interview?
research
listen
take notes
read your notes
What should you do is you don't understand something that is said during the interview?
research
ask for an explanation right then
take notes
read your notes
Where do follow up questions come from during an interview?
research
listening
your notes
reading
