HOW TO DEVELOP AN INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

written by: Mia Dew; article published: year 2006, month 07;

In: Root » Electronics and communication » Conferencing

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Brainstorm your topic – write down every area you can think of without analysis or judgement.

Work through your list carefully, discarding irrelevant topics and grouping similar suggestions.

Categorise each suggestion under a list of more general topics.

Order these general topics into a logical sequence, leaving sensitive or controversial issues until the end – ask about experience and behaviour before asking about opinion and feelings. Move from general to specific.

Think of questions you will want to ask relating to each of these areas. If you’re new to research you might find it useful to include these questions on your schedule. However, you do not have to adhere rigidly to these during your interview.

When developing questions, make sure they are open rather than closed. Keep them neutral, short and to the point. Use language which will be understood. Avoid jargon and double-barrelled questions

If you need to, revise your schedule after each interview.

Become familiar with your schedule so that you do not have to keep referring to it during the interview.

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