An interview is a meeting between two or more people in which one party (the interviewer) asks the other party (the interviewee) questions. The interview format is familiar from television and movies, with reporters, police, or government officials interviewing sources to learn the facts about a given topic or event. However, interviews are also a very important part of the process of searching for a job, as employers typically interview candidates one or more times to evaluate their personality and skills to see if they are a good fit for a position.
Unlike a news interview where a source can simply answer questions to the best of their ability, successful job interviews should be approached with preparation and strategy. An interview is your chance to demonstrate your professional communications skills, tell your story in a way that conveys your competencies and strengths, and convince your potential employer that you’re the right fit for their organizational needs and workplace culture. It’s also important to learn how to ask your own questions to determine how well an organization fits with your personality, career goals, and salary objectives.‎