Interviewing Tips

When scheduling an interview it's important to research your subject in order to be prepared.

It's important to:

- Listen  
By listening it helps the interviewer to form additional
follow-up questions. In addition it encourages the interviewee to feel
comfortable, allowing them to give more info, since they feel as
though the interviewer cares.

- Be Prepared 
 Questions, have them ready.

- Environment 
 keep in mind of the location where the interview will be
held. Its important to hold an interview in an Non-controlled
environment, while being mindful of possible different styles. For
example if the interviewee is an intimidating persona, then hold the
interview in a neutral environment.

-Practice Non-Judgement 
make sure not to card-stock to avoid
propaganda... Best to avoid biases.

-Have Questions  
ready, actively listen to pose follow-up question.

-Avoid yes/no question, pose Open Ended Questions 
to get a more elaborate response. This helps to get more of the story.

-Allow room for Silence 
this motivates the interviewee to filled the void by speaking more.

The more comfortable the interviewee, the more likely they are to open up.