Interviewing Techniques in Laboratory Settings

 Introduction 

Interview for admission in Gurukul was developed in Bharat almost 3000 years ago. When Chanakya (Vishnu Gupt) sought admission to Takshila University, the Kulpati (Vice-chancellor) interviewed the young Vishnu Gupt. In Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine in India, interviews were conducted to understand the mental and emotional state of the patient. This helped in diagnosing illnesses and prescribing treatments.

The modern interview technique was developed almost 130 years ago in the Western world through the journalism. 

Interviewing Skills

            The interview must be conducted with ease, competency and proficiency. Interviews are of two types, i.e., Generic and Specific. Following Skills: -

1. Acceptance,
2. Empathy,
3. Communication skills (Genuine listening and articulated speaking),
4. Comprehension,
5. Rapport building (Relating Skill),
6. Paraphrasing and remembering,
7. Keen observational skills,
8. Engaging and Exploring,
9. Information gathering (taking notes),
10. Probing question ability,
11. Reflecting ability,
12. Assessing, analysing and decision-making ability and
13. Negotiation skills.

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