The Interview

THE INTERVIEW• An interview is a system of dyadic

communication consisting of an interchange of ideas and opinions through questions and answers in order to achieve a purpose.

• There is an (IER) the interviewer and (IEE) the interviewee

• It is goal-oriented and is directed to a preconceived purpose.

Types of Interview

1. Informal Interview

- aims to supply facts, ideas, data and other kinds of information to the interviewer and/or the interviewee.

- same as press interview.

2. Discussion or explanatory interview

- aims to exchange ideas, data and facts to explore the problem through discussion or to review methods.

3. Employment Interview

- this is important for new graduates

- aims to select an employee, to make a decision on the basis of evaluating qualifications and the person.

4. Performance Appraisal Interview

- aims to evaluate job performance, placement, training and promotion as basis for salary.

5. Counselling Interview- aims to change undesirable

behaviour to improve relationships and to improve performance.

The Fact-Finding Interview

• The preparations before the actual interview.

• The actual interview consisting of the opening,

the body and the closing.

• The evaluative portion