Writing Interview Questions [12-14]

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