Definition of Interviewing

Study Notes

Definition of Interviewing

Interviewing is a highly specialized form of communication that affects how people are perceived, appraised, and told about it, and how they are able to work with others.
According to James M. Black, an interview is a conversation between two people, confined to a specific subject, where the interviewer seeks information and the interviewee provides it.
L. Brown defines an interview as a conversation between two people, but directed to a purpose other than personal, social satisfaction.

Art of Interviewing

Interviewing is an art that demands training and experience, just like any other profession.
The difficulty of interviewing stems from inadequate appreciation of this art.
A good interviewer should be as tough as the problems that will face the person who gets the job.

Physical and Human Setting

An atmosphere of mutual trust is to be created in the process of communication, which is mainly the responsibility of the superiors.
Informal relationships are the best way to promote physical and human setting in the organization.

Interpersonal Communication Interviews

Speaking and verbal construction are important aspects of interviewing.
Many important selection decisions are being made by untrained employment interviewers, leading to poor selection.

Complicated Problem of Business

The most complicated problem of business today is people, and technical processes may be inadequate plans.
Successful interviewing supposes a fair dealing with people, drawing them out, analyzing and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses.
Sympathy is an excellent quality in an interviewer, and making a personal decision without considering the applicant's qualifications can lead to regret.

Types of Interview

There are many different ways of classifying interviews, with Robert Goyer and others categorizing them into ten general categories.
Similarly, Tlaroid Zelko and others have categorized interviews into two types: problem-solving and informative.
Myer and Myers have proposed three general types of interviews: informational, selection, and research.

Description

This quiz is about the definition of interviewing, including quotes from Black and Gray. It covers the concept of interviewing as a specialized form of communication and its importance in appraising and working with others.