An interview is the general term for the method used to draw information from a respondent. It can take several guises e.g. Face-to-face, in depth, telephone interview, group discussion etc.
A research method using a data collection encounter in which an interviewer asks the respondent questions and records the answers.
To question in order to obtain facts or opinions.
Contact with a respondent, or group of respondents, in order to obtain information for a research project.
Used during the selection process, an interview is a face-to-face meeting with an individual or group, which involves asking questions to elicit information from the applicant to determine whether or not an applicant is suitable for a position of employment.
A two-way conversation started by an interviewer to obtain information. Interviews may be done with individuals or with groups of people. Interviews may be done in person (face-to-face), completed by telephone, or may involve use of a computer.
Nonfiction works which record a meeting between a reporter, a panel of reporters, or other interviewer, and another person or persons--the interviewee. Often the interviewee is a public figure, whose views, activities, etc. are elicited by means of questions asked and answered. Oral histories that document the personal history or historical recollections of the interviewee are included in this Collection Form. Panel discussions, debates and legal history are also included in this Collection Form. Televised interviews specific to news public affairs are included in this Collection Form and also in the Collection Form, Television news or public affairs. Eyewitness or on-the-scene interviews for live events are included in this Collection Form and also in the Collection Form, Live event coverage.
A data-collection encounter in which one person (an interviewer) asks questions of another (a respondent) (Babbie, 2001)
A structured interaction in which questions and answers are used to achieve specific objectives.
An interview may be tightly structured, semi-structured, unstructured, indepth or conversational. This methodology involves the researcher and the interviewee in a one-to-one situation and may be quite time consuming. The researcher may interview several people at different times using the same interview question schedule.
the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists; "my interviews with teen-agers revealed a weakening of religious bonds"
a basic tool of news gathering, not a conversation
a business conversation in which both people ask and respond to questions
a business meeting and must be approached as such from the candidate's point of view
a conversation about possibilities, a chance to learn and an opportunity to share information
a conversation between two or more people
a conversation between you and the judge
a data-collection technique that involves oral questioning of respondents, either individually or as a group
a dialogue between and a product created by two (or more) people
a dialogue in which you and the employer can meet each other, share information, and come to a tentative conclusion about the "match" that exists between you and the available position
a direct face-to-face attempt to obtain reliable and valid measures in the form of verbal responses from one or more respondents
a good way for you to get answers to your questions about a college and also provides college admissions staff a chance to get to know you
a meeting at which a person is asked some questions for some purpose (for example, to decide whether he is suitable for a job, etc
a meeting between two or more persons for the purpose of obtaining information
a meeting of a limited number of people with a specific purpose in mind
a meeting that gives a company the chance to put a face on the resume
an individual meeting with the employer
an interactive meeting whether in person or over the phone, it is as important to be a good listener as it is to be an interesting speaker
a non-accusatory question and answer session with a suspect, victim or witness
a one-on-one or many-on-one meeting, usually with no other team members present
a self-report method using a structured, semi-structured or unstructured approach
a series of questions a researcher addresses personally to respondents
a two-way process, and employers expect you to ask questions and be actively involved
An informal assessment procedure in tester questions an informant.
A social experience, depending on one person, the interviewer, asking a series of questions of another person or group of people.
a record of a conversation between an interviewer and a subject. The intent of the interviewer is to provide for readers an overview and understanding of the subject being interviewed.(empty)(empty)
a meeting between you and the prospective employer to determine whether you and the employer will "fit"; both parties should ask questions to decide their suitability for each other (ideally, the exchange should be 50-50, but in the real world it's more like 70-30!)
A job interview is a dialogue (not a KGB interrogation) that leads to one decision by the candidate (you), and one decision by the interviewer (the hiring decision-maker). This dialogue allows you to find out more about the job's opportunities, specifications, and environment. Before the job interview, research the organization fully so that you have intelligent questions to ask, which become the basis for a dialogue.
a series of questions to learn information leading toward publication or broadcast.
A formal meeting with a potential employer who asks you questions to determine if you are the right person for the job.
To ask a person or a group of people a series of questions about their lives and experiences.
(85) - indicates the presence of the published record of a conversation between an interviewer and one or more subjects based on topics posed by the interviewer.
A meeting with the police or prosecutor.
A formal face-to-face meeting, especially, one arranged for the assessment of the qualifications of an applicant, as for employment or admission.... A conversation, as one conducted by a reporter, in which facts, or statements are elicited from another.
In-depth conversation between a professional and a parent or family. In a developmental assessment, a clinical interview may be a time in which parents or other family members have an opportunity to talk about their child, what it is like to care for him or her, and what their hopes and worries are, with the professional asking questions as needed in order to understand more clearly. A structured interview includes a series of specific questions -- for example, about developmental history.
A conversation conducted by a writer for the purpose of eliciting facts and statements form another individual. Interviews may be conducted in person, on the phone, by e-mail, by postal mail, or by fax.
a series of orally-delivered questions designed to elicit responses concerning attitudes, information, interests, knowledge, and opinions. Interviews may be conducted in person or by telephone, and with one teacher or a group of teachers. The three major types of interviews are: (1) structured, where all questions to be asked by the interviewer are specified in advance; (2) semi-structured, where the interviewer can asked other questions and prompts in addition to the specified questions; and (3) unstructured, where the interviewer has a list of topics, but no or few specified questions. See Conference, Debriefing Interview, Prompt, Responses.
Questioning a person to determine their understanding and knowledge of the facts or circumstances related to the subject of an investigation.
a formal, private meeting between a Zen teacher and a student in which kong-ans are used to test and stimulate the student's practice; may also occasion informal questions and instruction.
A formal meeting between a person seeking employment and one or more representatives of a company, to establish ones suitability for a position.
Student's contact with the team of judges on Fair day, giving the student exhibitor the opportunity to explain the research and answer questions.
Nonfiction works which record a meeting between a reporter, panel of reporters or other interviewer, and another person or persons: the interviewee. Often the interviewee is a public figure, whose views, activities, etc., are elicited by means of questions asked and answered. Includes oral histories, panel discussions, debates, and legal testimony. For televised interviews specific to news or public affairs, select both this category and Television news or public affairs. For eyewitness or on-the-scene interviews, select both this category and Live event coverage.
A meeting at which information is obtained, usually between a model and an agent or client.
A conversation with a person in order to obtain information. Reporters interview people to find out about the topic they are writing about.
A one – to – one meeting between a job holder and a role analyst to establish the demands the role places on the individual. It uses the HERA questionnaire as a basis and records evidence under the 14 elements and 50 questions within the HERA scheme.
The exchange of information between the interviewer and the respondent.
A conversation between an investigator (the interviewer) and a subject (the respondent) used for gathering pertinent data for the subject?s benefit (as in the psychotherapeutic interview) or for information-gathering (as in a sample survey).