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Unit 30: Interview

30.7 Limitations of Interview Notes

The method has certain limitations which are as follows :
(a) It is a subjective method
(b) At times it becomes difficult to elaborate the outcome of interview.
(c) Qualified specialists are needed to conduct an interview.
(d) Being susceptible to influence by personal views and considerations, this method suffers from
lack of reliability and validity.
Self Assessment
1. Fill in the blanks :
(i) ______ is an prevalent technique of gathering information in the field of guidance and
counseling.
(ii) ______ is done after diagnostic interview.
(iii) Success of an interview depends on the ability of the ______.
(iv) _______ should be asked in the interview by the interviewer so that the candidate feels
comfortable in answering them.
(v) After the initial liberal approach, the interviewer should draw the candidate into ______ by
putting direct questions.
(vi) During the interview, talk should be on ______ lines and strictly ______ .

30.8 Summary

• The technique of interview is used in different fields. Interview has been described as a
conversation with a definite purpose. The interview is in a sense the foundation upon which
all other elements rest, for it is the data gathering phase.
• Interviews are of many types :
(1) Employment Interview : For a new appointment in any office, suitable candidates have to be
selected. The purpose of this interview is to determine the suitability of a candidate for post
in question.
(2) Informative Interview : In this type of interview, a candidate achievements and explanations
about marks obtained by him in different exams are asked.
(3) Counseling Interview : Interview is supposed to be the main stay of the process of counseling.
(4) Research Interview : In this preview, questions regarding research are asked from a number
of people. Facts are gathered.
(5) Diag nostic Interview : Diagnostic interview is one where questions are asked to a certain
the causes for a person’s problems.
(6) Group Interview : In this type of interview, 10–12 person with similar problems are made to
sit in a group.
(7) Fact finding Inerview : In this type of interview, facts are collected by meeting people
individually or in group.
(8) Clinical or Treatment Interview : Clinical interview is done after diagnostic interview.
• An Interview has the following objectives :
(1) The main objective of an interview is to gather different types of information and particulars
from the individual.

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