Interview Engagement

 

- Be present

 

- Be sure of the question being asked, have a clear purpose

 

- Listen to the answer, interact positively

 

- Make the questions relevant and sensible

 

-Be aware of body language, hidden meanings

 

 - Understand what its like for the other person

 

 -Know yourself, be aware of reflexivity

 

 -Ask open ended questions, avoid prompting yes or know closed answers

 

 - Listen more talk less

 

 -build on what’s being said, clarify – ask questions

 

 - Try to avoid why