Interviewing

<p>Conducting a good interview is more difficult than one might imagine. Of course, thorough preparation is essential, but equally important are knowledge of the specific subject area and effective communication skills. <em>Interviewing: Theory, Techniques and Training</em> presents relevant theoretical perspectives, provides material to help develop a range of communication skills and describes tried and tested ways of preparing for interviews.</p><p>There have been many developments in the field of interviewing in recent years. Computer-assisted protocols now play a prominent role in interviewing and there has been much research into the role of communication processes in interviews. <em>Interviewing</em> incorporates these recent developments and insights and offers up-to-date examples and practical suggestions.</p> <p>Introduction <strong>Part 1: Orientation </strong>1. Interview Characteristics 2. Telephone and Computer-Assisted Interviewing <strong>Part 2: Conducting the Interview </strong>3. Interviewer Tasks 4. Introducing the Interview 5. Asking Questions 6. Evaluating and Probing 7. Leading the Interview <strong>Part 3: Preparing the Interview </strong>8. Designing the Interview Guide 9. Interview Training</p>