1. Research, Research, Research: Before you start your interview, make sure you know as much as possible about the person or topic you are interviewing. Read up on their background, look at their past interviews, and gather as much information as possible.
2. Prepare Your Questions: Before you start the interview, make sure you have written down all the questions you want to ask. Make sure each question can lead to a conversation so that the interview is interesting and informative.
3. Listen Carefully: Listen to the person you are interviewing and take mental notes. Don’t just focus on asking your questions, allow the person to talk and answer any questions they may have.
4. Ask Follow-up Questions: When the person you are interviewing answers a question, ask them follow-up questions to explore their answer further.
5. Record the Interview: Record the interview so that you can refer back to it later. Make sure to get permission to record the interview before you start.
6. Be Courteous and Respectful: Make sure to be courteous and respectful when conducting the interview. Ask questions in an appropriate manner and be sensitive to the person’s feelings.