Notes

  • make the interviewee comfortable , that ensures the interview goes smoothly
  • body language - warm & welcoming
  • calibrate your tone based on type of interview
  • racism vs personal loss - tone is different

how to prepare for interview

  • explaining what we can in body of question without going on
  • avoid yes/no questions - dead air
  • keeping track of things they believe, said in past
  • explore in depth if needed when you get answers
  • come up with questions on the fly based on answers you get

last minute tips

  • know your audience
  • opportunity to shed light on how someone thinks


References

  1. Katie Couric on how to conduct a good interview - YouTube