Functions of Interview

Define an ‘interview’. What are its aims and functions? How can these be achieved?

According to one research study, people evaluate one another using the Three V's: visual (appearance), vocal (voice) and verbal (what you say). About 93 percent of a person's communication effectiveness is determined by nonverbal communication.

Another study, conducted by a University of Toledo psychology professor, concluded that the first 30 seconds make or break the connection between two people when they meet for the first time. So the next time you're on an interview, the interviewer may be drawing conclusions about you before you've even gotten to the real interview. So interview is a two way process of communicating where all human faculties are at war.

Main Functions of interview: Interviews can be conducted for the following reasons:

1.      To assess suitability of an individual for employment

2.      To collect information

3.      to persuade people for any desired action

4.      To provide counselling to the juniors

5.      To resolve conflict

6.      to discipline an employee

7.      To appraise performance etc…

Interview is a two way exchange and both parties who can achieve the purpose if they adept their message on some agenda and feedback is updated properly.