interviewing notes

Where to Begin?

Choose 3 interviewees

Schedule interviews (24+ hours)

Give a "heads up" to the interviewees

Conduct background research

Write interview questions



Why do we prepare before Question?

its Ur job

1st impression

nervous, unexpected circumstance

higher quality question

preparation is a guide not a limitation



HOLY TRINITY OF INTERVIEWING

Anecdote: a brief story told by interviewee, usually paraphrased by writer, entertaining, paints a picture for reader

Revealing Quote: Said by interviewee, gives readers insight to personality

Portraiture: Description created by writer, based on observations of interviewee

Preparation Payoff: varying types for various purposes, to relax, gain trust, show interest

Types of question

1.Opener: Beginning question/remark: establish rapport.

2.First Step: Asks about the topic

3.qualifier- find out if source is qualified "what is your role in the fundraising efforts?"

4.The 5 W's

5.Numerical: statistical information

6.G.O.S.S.E.Y: goals obstacles solutions start evaluation why

7. Responder: clarification ("Would you explain what you mean? I'm not sure I understood")

8. Soliciting a quote-

9. soliciting an anecdote- prompts a short story.

10. Imaginative- strays from the routine does your team have any superstition.

11. Grenade- difficult question "some people say your favor certain players"
- Recover from grenade

When done with an interview- Thank you, sigh document sheets and further question