- 3 interviews
- schedule interviews (24+ hours)
- give a "heads up" to interviewees
- conduct background research
- write interview questions (10 - 15)
Preparing Questions:
- it's your job
- first impressions
- nervous and unexpected circumstances
- higher quality questions
- preparation is a guide, not a limitation
Holy Trinity
- anecdote
- revealing quotation
- portraiture: description created by writer, based on observations of interviewee. Description is related.
Preparation Payoff:
- varying types for various purposes
- to relax, gain trust, show genuine interest
Types of Questions:
- Opener: beginning question/remark, establish a rapport: "Oh, cute pictures. Are those your children?"
- First Step: asks about the topic. "I wanted to talk to you about the upcoming fundraiser?"
- Qualifier: find out if your source is qualified. "What is your role in the fundraising efforts?"
- Routine factual: 5w/h "Who is on the committee? When will the fundraiser be?"
- Numerical: statistical information. "How much money do you hope to raise?"
- GOSSEY: ask deeper questions: goals, obstacles, solutions, start, evaluation, why?
- Responder: clarification. "Would you explain what you mean?"
- Soliciting a quote: a specific question. "Tell me exactly what your hope is for this fundraiser."
- Soliciting an anecdote: prompts a short story. "What has been the most memorable aspect of this process?"
- Imaginative: strays from the routine. "Does your team have any superstitions?"
- Grenade: difficult questions. "Some people say you favorite certain platers. Would you comment on this?"
- Recover from grenade: a neutral question. "Any last minute strategies before the game?"
Concluding the Interview:
- "thank you"
- sign documentation sheet
- further questions
Beware:
- Some people are bad at interviews.
- plan ahead, there are unforeseen circumstances
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