Whats the best way to capture, edit and share an over-the-internet recorded interview for my blog? [more inside]
posted by msoffab on May 26, 2009 - 6 answers

How do I extract information from people? I'm a self-taught journalist who profiles people in my community. Interviews always go well when we discuss the interviewee's special area of knowledge, but I stall when trying to move beyond that. [more inside]
posted by Jason and Laszlo on Apr 25, 2009 - 13 answers

I've been asked to do a video conference job interview via Skype. Telephone interview has been offered as an option, but I think video might be in my favor if I can do it professionally. Never done video conferencing before, though, and there are a number of factors to consider. Help me weigh my options! (general tips also welcome) [more inside]
posted by Knicke on Mar 10, 2009 - 15 answers

How to negotiate for flexible hours at the interview? [more inside]
posted by so much modern time on Feb 18, 2009 - 6 answers

Where are the best places on the web for news, information — and, if available — streaming versions/trailers of new indie documentaries? (I'm interested in interviewing their directors on the radio and thus promote the films.) [more inside]
posted by colinmarshall on Feb 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Prof-filter A friend of mine has got an interview for a job with the company I work for. I may be leading the interviews; what should I do and who do I tell? [more inside]
posted by BadMiker on Jan 28, 2009 - 12 answers

How much time should I set aside to interview my parents for an oral history project? How many topics should I expect to cover? And who can I get to transcribe the video later? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Dec 16, 2008 - 6 answers

Inspired by the responses to this question, those of us on the hiring committee for our new DBA have been working up an interview protocol for our hopefuls. But I need more specifics on how to set up the case scenario (aka, “okay hotshot, show us the inside of your brain!”), how to have it unfold and what follow up questions to make sure to include in order to get the most bang out of it. Please help! [more inside]
posted by shelbaroo on Dec 4, 2008 - 13 answers

What to expect at an interview for an academic teaching post? [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Sep 4, 2008 - 9 answers

I am leaving for Beijing in a few days. I am bringing a video camera and plan to interview English-speaking Chinese people on the street. My goal is to edit the footage together into an informative and insightful piece. If you could ask the people of China any question, what would it be?
posted by srkit on Aug 8, 2008 - 32 answers

Job interviewing filter: What are some great questions for a candidate to ask the company that would make them stand out? [more inside]
posted by bda1972 on Jun 8, 2008 - 21 answers

Every time I hear a journalist say "Tell me about ..." when interviewing someone on television, I get really annoyed. It seems so incredibly presumptuous, pompous and impolite to demand an answer of a guest like that. Yet it happens all over the world. Is this standard journalistic practice? What's the reasoning behind it? Anyone else feel the same way or am I being a relic? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on May 9, 2008 - 39 answers

[Job Interview Filter] What does "please let us know if you need a decision from us" mean? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 21, 2008 - 14 answers

I am starting a new career in a profession that is in demand, and I am just beginning the interview process. I feel confident in my skills, and I am aware that my resume looks pretty good. But prior to grad school, I only worked entry-level positions where the central issue in the interview process was "Pleasepleaseplease hire me!" I need advice from MeFites who have better job selection and salary negotiation skills than me. [more inside]
posted by jennyjenny on Feb 18, 2008 - 7 answers

So, I have an interview for a Secondary English PGCE course on the 13th.... [more inside]
posted by Neonshock on Dec 2, 2007 - 0 answers

How long does it take to become good at conducting job interviews (as an interviewer)? [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck on Nov 30, 2007 - 8 answers

I completely screwed up on my last job, and got let go. What do I tell prospective interviewers? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 23, 2007 - 5 answers

Interviewing people: I will be almost literally "thrown" into a potential new job opportunity , but I never ever interviewed a professional Chef...and its my first assignment ! Help , suggest me some questions you think a pro-chef would like to be asked !
posted by elpapacito on Apr 12, 2007 - 24 answers

How do you learn to ask great questions like Chicago Public Radio's Gretchen Helfrich (Odyssey radio program, now cancelled ) ? [more inside]
posted by cluelessguru on Dec 13, 2006 - 12 answers

What are the unwritten rules and conventions behind interviewing for a position at a different company while you hold a full time job? [more inside]
posted by realpseudonym on Dec 12, 2006 - 11 answers

JobInterviewFilter: Should you or should you not take a pad of paper with you to the interview? If so, should you use it for any of the following purposes (inside)? [more inside]
posted by pricklypear on Sep 22, 2006 - 26 answers

I was fired for a ridiculous reason. Do I discuss it in interviews or should I make up a polite but evasive response? [more inside]
posted by blueskiesinside on Aug 26, 2006 - 9 answers

Ladies' suit shopping, online or NYC - gentle, painless, nurturing, or at least not overtly hostile. [more inside]
posted by Marnie on Aug 2, 2006 - 16 answers

I haven't heard back from a job I interviewed for and was told I was the Number one candidate. What's the best move? [more inside]
posted by clubfoote on Feb 23, 2006 - 18 answers

Help me hire a full-time programmer. [more inside]
posted by bigbigdog on Jan 25, 2006 - 14 answers

How do you verbalize things that you just -do-? Specifically with regard to computers (or anything else for that matter). [more inside]
posted by zerokey on Dec 29, 2005 - 19 answers

"Where do you want to be in 5 years?" How do you answer this question when it is asked of you in a job interview? [more inside]
posted by suchatreat on Apr 26, 2005 - 25 answers

I'm interested in hearing about different techniques people use when they have to go through a large stack of resumes for a job opening. Is there a specific process you use to weed out the best candidates to then bring in for a face-to-face interview? Are there specific things you look for? What's your process?
posted by marcschil on Mar 7, 2005 - 18 answers

Does anyone have any tips on interviewing people for tech-type jobs? This will be my first time around on the other side of the table and it'd be useful to know how to evaluate candidates and ask them the right questions. [more inside]
posted by adrianhon on Apr 17, 2004 - 12 answers