It is common to differentiate interviews according to the level of structure the inter-viewer uses to determine the progression of the interview according to their pre-existing ideas; the research questions; and the resulting questions in the interview schedule. Interviews are usually differentiated as structured, semi-structured or unstructured. What is an interview? An interview is at the most fundamental level, a meeting between strangers. It is worth bearing this in mind at all times when you are preparing for an interview. You have a very limited amount of time to make a good impression, so preparation is key. Interviewing in qualitative research is much like good conversation. It is the process of extracting people's experiences, describing how they felt about them and how they affected their lives. It is the most widely used method in qualitative research. To prepare for interviews, identify and practice telling stories for each of these eight competencies, demonstrating at least one of the related qualities in your example. Critical Thinking • Deal with complexity • Handle ambiguity • See issues from multiple perspectives • Uncover flaws in arguments • Ask informed questions • An interview is a qualitative research method that relies on asking questions in order to collect data. Interviews involve two or more people, one of whom is the interviewer asking the questions. There are several types of interviews, often differentiated by their level of structure. Interviews can be defined as a qualitative research technique which involves "conducting intensive individual interviews with a small number of respondents to explore their perspectives on a particular idea, program or situation." [1] There are three different formats of interviews: structured, semi-structured and unstructured. 182 DOING RESEARCH Learning how to design and use structured interviews, questionnaires and observation instruments is an important skill for research-ers. Such survey instruments can be used in many types of research, from case study, to cross-sectional survey, to experiment. A study of this sort can involve anything from a short Preparing for an Interview An interview is an opportunity to showcase your relevant strengths, experience, and interest in the position for which you are applying. An interview is also a chance for you to ask questions of the employer to find out if the position is a good fit for you. A few things to know: In the beginning of the interview, the script should prompt you to share critical details about your study such as what you are studying and why you are studying it. It should remind you to explain the notion of informed consent and direct you to have the participant sign the statement of informed consent. interview used in qualitative research and many studies illustrate its use in the context of diabetes and diabetes self‑management.[8‑17] The semi‑structured interview guide provides a clear set of instructions for interviewers and can provide reliable, comparable qualitative data. Research Sequence ScWk 242 Spring 2009 Assignment #1: Interview Protocol ( Due at the start of class, 2/11/09) This exercise is the development of an interview protocol. Although interviews are often associated with qualitative research, quantitative data can also be collected via interviews. The goal of this assignment is to called a qualitative interview, gives an informant the space to exp