I. What is the Purpose of an Interview?

An interview is a one-to-one conversation where questions are asked by the interviewer. The interviewer asks questions, and the interviewee answers them. Interviews consist of giving out information from interviewee to interviewer.

Why are Interviews Held?

• Interviews are held during admission at schools or colleges, or higher education.
• Job interviews are held to assess the qualifications of a candidate.

• Journalists conduct interviews over the phone and one-to-one to gain information. They can interview political candidates, celebrities in various fields and other people who hold important positions.

• Government officials conduct interviews with candidates who have cleared respective exams.

• You can also interview friends and family members in an informal way just to know more about them.