interview
TRANSCRIPT
Have you ever had an extremely awkward conversation? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have mature talk without stuttering and thinking of questions on the spot? I can show you how!
This skill will be helpful in future career choices. It also teaches you social skills that are important for school and adulthood.
The first woman TV anchor, Dorothy Fuldheim, started her career in 1947 at age 54!
Barbara Walters, a famous TV personality, also started her career during a time when mostly men were TV hosts.
Walter Cronkite, a well known male anchor once said, “In seeking truth you have to get both sides of a story.”
Pencil Notepad Willing person to let you interview
them Prepared topics and questions Clever mind to fill in pauses
Step 1: Seat willing person across from you at a table or just in the middle of a room.
Step 2: Start off with a question, like “How are you?”- That’s called breaking the ice.
Step 3: Ask questions that are related to the topic, do not get distracted.
Step 4: Begin a serious topic without laughing, or they may not take you seriously.
Step 5: Make sure you make eye contact, do not stare at your notepad. Also speak clear and precise, do not forget to annunciate.
Step 6: When concluding your successful interview do not forget to explain to them your appreciation for their time and answers to your questions.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have conducted a successful interview! You will be using this skill throughout your entire life…I hope you paid attention!