Successful Interviewing

4How to Get the Most Out of Every Interview

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:

•  Identify techniques for encouraging interviewees to talk.

•  Practice active listening skills.

•  Interpret body language.

•  Define the role of contrary evidence.

INTRODUCTION

Knowing which types of legal questions to ask during the various stages of an interview is the main ingredient of effective interviewing, but it’s not the whole picture. To get the most out of every interview, you should encourage interviewees to talk, actively listen when they ask or answer questions, understand and interpret their body language, and explore ...