1. Research topic
It is elementary but not everyone thought when preparing an interview! Some people are just leisurely putting hand in pocket, pointing the recorder to record interviewee and come back home to write news. It is best to understand the problem, first search the latest information as well as background information on that topic from the archives of paper documents, the library or contact other sources.
2. Make available a list of questions
Determine what you want to know from people interviewed and pre-arrange the question asked logically to avoid being messy, haphazard. Intelligent people always have available questions but it is best to just write out the questions in a brief and specific. If you want to carry a document that the interviewees considered, make sure to include a list of related questions. If you want the interviewee to answer or comment on something that is written in a different document, remember to bring a copy or write accurately about it in your journal.
3. Plan before
Arranging interviews should be conducted carefully. Introduce themselves and the purpose of writing clearly, and reasons why you like to interview them: "I am writing about the privatization of many companies involved and I want to know your own experience?” Make an appointment to an exact time, place and date of interview, and should call back to confirm if the date is too far.
4. Professional working style
Be on time and dress appropriately. Can start the interview by a conversation gently to the interviewee feel comfortable, but it should be short. First of all, reiterate the purpose of the interview: "As I said over the phone, I'm writing about ..." Write down the exact name, title, company name at the start of the interview, it's best to ask for business cards and check with the interviewee if there is change in title, department, they are doing and contact phone number or not.
5. Keep the subject of the interview
Try asking the prepared questions, but should not be their slaves. Listen to the interviewee said, and put the next question based on what that person is talking about. Do not let the interview go too far or off-topic but gently bring them back to the main subject of the interview by saying "The problem you concern is quite interesting however we could back to the issues... "
6. Let the interviewee talk
Do not give personal opinions and do not ask long questions. Even at the end of the interview should also avoid making comments of reporter. If forced to comment on something, tell the interviewee that you find reviews of both counts. Remember that always give a neutral question ("Some people say that the financial situation of the company X very dangerous, do you agree with that idea?")
7. Clearly explains the basic principles
When interviewees did not want some of what they said was quoted in the article, explain clearly but politely about the principles of the newspaper. Absolutely do not mention that the interviewee information provided will not be quoted, unless the respondent requests. Generally, all information will have been cited in the article.
8. Record personal observations
Remember to record such details as the appearance of the office, the interviewee is wearing what, then how attitudes, etc... - In short, anything that can do more vivid for the post. Write down; never rely on your memory.
9. Do not fool yourself
If you do not understand something, ask the interviewee explained. Do not pretend to know much more than what they really know, except to think that it is supposed to read and learn in preparation time but now you realize what you miss. If you do not hear something clearly, ask the interviewee to repeat.
10. End of interview
Tell the interviewee that you need to flip through the issue were asked whether not forget anything. Even ask the interviewees directly: "There's something you would like to add that I have not asked you?" And, if possible, suggest: "There's someone else I need to talk to or what documents do I need to read to clarify, understand what we're saying?” Please check all figures, numbers, date, or location (the details are small but important). Also ask for permission that you may have to call them to ask a few things.
Exclusive written by Rhoden for Librezine