Prepare your questions ahead of time
It is critical to be thoroughly prepared for the questions you will be asked. You can even write down all of the questions you will be asked. Some skilled interviewers prefer to ask random questions that come to mind as the interview progresses, but this requires extensive understanding of both the topic area and the interview mechanics. A student should write down all of his queries and organize them so that he can go to the written copy for assistance when needed. Written questions assist the interviewer in ensuring that no questions go unanswered.
Taking note of the responses
In an interview, you must strike a balance between asking questions, interpreting the respondent's expressions and general attitude, and recording the responses. If the interviewer takes too much time asking questions and getting involved in the answers given by the interviewee, he may not be able to completely record the responses. Although the interviewer may recall a few comments later, the most of the interview data will be lost if it was not adequately recorded. The respondent may agree to the recording of the interview using a tape recorder or a video recorder in some situations, although this is not always the case. You cannot record the interview in this manner if the respondent is uncomfortable with it being recorded electronically. In research, you must adhere to ethical norms of behavior at all times and in all procedures.
Follow-up on the interview
There can be occasions when you neglect to ask or record a crucial inquiry. It's possible that you'll need to revisit the question with the interviewee. A face-to-face interview gives you additional opportunities to build a rapport with the interviewee so you can contact him in the future. If you conducted the interview over the phone, make sure you are respectful to the candidate and allow him ample time and chance to explain his replies. Your politeness will assist you in establishing a rapport with the interviewee. Do not appear rushed to the interviewee, as this may cause him to answer quickly and leave out facts that he knows and can tell you.
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