Assessment Event #1

Interviewing Techniques, Principles and Practices:

Below is a list of helpful interviewing techniques, Principles and Practices an individual should take into account before performing one of the following types of interviews.

Print Media:

• Make sure the subject is aware and is willing to have their story, answers or quotes published.



• Talk in simple terms, using as little technical jargon as you possibly can to make it easy for your subject to interpret the question and give you a good answer.



• Be confident and speak clearly so that your subject understands exactly what you are asking them.



• For a phone interview, you may want to have brief notes prepared on the major points that you want to address and good everyday. However, do not read directly from your notes.
  

Internet:

• Allow for extra time or a longer deadline as the subject may not go online as quickly as you would like.



• Make sure you have a reliable email address or Messenger service and the correct contact details of the subject being questioned.



• Type simple questions so that your subject will not misinterpret what your actually asking them.



• Set out your questions simply, in order for a quick, clear, easy interview.



• Make your subject aware that their information may be used for a story or published in the future.
  

Radio:

• Before having them on your show/station, talk to the sunject before, find out if they are a good talker, do they know what they are talking about? etc.



• Know why you are interviewing the subject, make sure you have a broad knowledge of the topic in question in case you are put on the spot for any reason.



• Use the technique known as "Focusing". This involves being clear about what your asking so you get a clear answer about exactly what you need for your interview.



• Make sure your subject is aware if the interview is live.
  Plan your on air questions before the interview and if you want to avoid silence, you may like to show your subject the questions so they can prepare their answers.



• On air, Make sure sure you are calm and organised, this will help to relax the subject and give a good radio interview.



• Use the 5 W's & 1 H (Who, Where, When, Why, What, How).
  

Television:

• Try to stick to asking open ended questions to generate more of a conversational vibe.



• Look at your subject when you are interviewing them, it creates a more relaxed and open atmosphere and will allow the subject to become more comfortable speaking to you and answering your questions.



• Only as important questions to stay on topic because you may only have a set amount of time for the interview.