Interview questions
Format of interview question
1. Introduction
2. Opening question
3. Main body
4. Concluding Questions
5. Summing up
The sequence of interview questions
1. Questions regarding early life or Education Q - 1, 2
2. Inspiration or motivation/ Role Model Q -2, 3
3. Questions regarding struggle period Q - 4,
4. Questions regarding success Q - 5, 6,
5. Achievements/ awards/ honours Q - 7,8,
6. Question regarding experience Q - 8,
7. Future Plans Q - 9
8. Message to the audience Q - 10
Example : 1
Prepare a set of 8 to 10 questions to take an interview of a well known social worker.
Ans :
Good morning all! I am Dinesh Patil, representative of Sahyadri College Nashik. On behalf of my college, I am here to take an interview with the well known social worker Mr Anna Hazare. Everyone knows the work of Mr Anna Hazare. he has done a drastic change in the field of water conservation and ideal village.
I welcome you honorable Mr. Anna Hazare. I would like to ask you a few questions for our college magazine.
1. How do you turn to social work?
Or
When did you turn to social work?
2. Who inspired you to start social work ?
3. How much time do you spend for social work ?
4. How do you balance your work and personal life?
5. Who helps you in your work ?
6. How do you take support of local persons in the ideal village mission?
7. Are you happy with the present situation of Indian villages?
8. Which awards or honors did you get for the social work?
9. What are your future plans for your village ?
OR
Where do you want to see your village in 10 years?
10. What message would you give to us?
I would like to give millions of thanks to honorable Mr Anna Hazare for giving an interview. his thoughts and ideas are really valuable. I will publish his interview in our college magazine.
thank you.
Example: 2
Prepare a set of 8 to 10 questions to take an interview of a well known doctor.
Good morning... I am Mahesh Patil , Representative Of Saraswati College, Nashik. On behalf of my college, I am here to take an interview with the well known doctor mr. Kishor Patil. Welcome sir.
1. Where did you complete your education?
2. Why did you select this field?
3. What motivated you during your tough times?
4. What was your struggling period?
5. How much time do you spend on your work ?
6. What kind of changes do you expect in the medical field?
7. Share your any experience regarding a tough operation?
8. Who helps you in your work?
9. What in your opinion are the special qualities required
for a person to be a successful doctor?
10. What message would you give to us?
I would like to give thanks to honorable Dr Kishor Patil for giving an interview. his thoughts and ideas are really valuable. I will publish his interview in our college magazine.
Practice the Examples
Example: 1
Imagine, you have to conduct an interview of a distinguished personality in the field of your own choice. With the help of the given table and points draft questions on the given fields associated with the personality. (Do not change the sequence of the questions)
Name of the interviewee
(distinguished personality)
Area of Success/Reputation
Date/Venue/Time
Duration of Interview
Question based on-
1. Early life/struggle 2. Hurdles in Education 3. Role model/Inspiration 4. Family support 5. First success/achievement 6. Success Plan 7. Dreams unfulfilled 8. Message
Example: 2
1. Student life 2. Early Interest 3. Idols 4. Primary training 5. Opportunity 6. Accomplishments 7. Target/Goals 8. Suggestion Example: 3
Question based on
1. Inspiration
2. Preparation
3. Development
4. Teacher/Guide
5. Memorable moments
6. Skills required
7. Performances
8. Do’s and Don’ts
Appropriate framing of questions – 02 Lang & Style – 01 Overall Impression – 01
Total – 04 Marks










