INTERVIEW SKILLS
Learn to Prepare Effective Interview Questions
Explore • Think • Frame Questions • Practise • Perform
1. What is an Interview?
An interview is a formal or informal conversation in which one person asks questions to another person to collect information, understand experiences and learn about their achievements.
Objectives of an Interview
- To gather information and personal experiences.
- To understand the person’s profession and achievements.
- To discover challenges, ideas and opinions.
- To inspire others through the person’s journey.
2. How to Prepare Interview Questions
Follow these steps before conducting an interview:
- Know the background of the person.
- Decide the purpose of the interview.
- Prepare relevant and meaningful questions.
- Arrange questions in a logical sequence.
- Begin with introductory questions.
- Ask about experiences, challenges and achievements.
- Conclude with future plans and a thank-you note.
3. Explore Interview Question Banks
Select a personality to explore sample questions. Read them carefully and understand how questions are framed.
4. Learn to Frame Questions
Use these question words to prepare meaningful interview questions.
5. Your Interview Question Builder
Select a personality and prepare your own questions. Write at least five questions.
6. Mini Test: Check Your Understanding
Choose the most appropriate answer for each question.
Question 1 of 5
7. Useful Expressions for Conducting an Interview
Introducing the Guest
- We are delighted to welcome you to this interview.
- Could you please introduce yourself?
- Thank you for giving us this opportunity.
Asking Questions
- May I know what inspired you?
- Could you tell us about your journey?
- Would you mind sharing your experience?
- What message would you like to give our students?
Concluding the Interview
- Thank you for sharing your valuable experiences.
- It was a pleasure interacting with you.
- We wish you success in your future endeavours.
8. Printable Interview Worksheet
INTERVIEW PREPARATION WORKSHEET
Name: ____________________________
Class: ____________________________
Person to be interviewed: ____________________________
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Prepare ten meaningful questions:
What did you learn from this interview?
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Teacher’s Remarks: ______________________________
9. Final Classroom Activity
Work in pairs or groups. One student will act as an interviewer and another as the interviewee.
- Choose one personality from the question bank.
- Prepare at least eight questions.
- Conduct a two-to-three-minute interview.
- Record the answers in your notebook.
- Present a short report about the interview.
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