Interviewing: Situations and Contexts

The two interview contexts which stood out most to me were Oral History Interviews (chapter 12) and Interviews for Lawyers (chapter 14). The former I had done previously and the latter I had observed as a journalist when I covered the courthouse beat. Politeness is an important consideration that affects credibility that is sadly neglected. Sources are cited. In chapters 3 and 4 the employment interview is thoroughly explored from both the perspective of the employer and the applicant. Particularly helpful is the section on misleading resumes. In a similar vein, the medical interview is covered effectively in chapter 15 as both sides are addressed. Most of the sidebars were helpful, as interviews with people from the contexts covered in the various chapters brought in the perspective of people in that setting. I was thrown for a loop with the Buddhist. I prefer not to follow a religion whose leader is dead. Mine is alive! He isn't in His grave.