Communication Commons^™

The Concise Guide to Interviewing is designed for use in an undergraduate classroom. It covers the definition and some relational aspects of an interview such as developing trust and respect and understanding the dynamics of control. The text focuses on communicative aspects including verbal, nonverbal and listening behaviors critical to the interview process and suggests ways to improve performance of these aspects. The role of an interviewer highlights the need for skill in preparation, strategy, and crafting of good questions and knowing how to identify and avoid poor questions. Specific instruction is provided for journalistic, employment, motivational, and focus group interviews.