Interview Assessment

Type Of Interview         For my assignment I chose to examine an interview I was a party to at my place of employment with the local Association For Community Living. It was an orientation meeting for a new client moving into a group home where I currently work as a Direct Care Worker. Under the classification of interviews, my analysis focuses on an Information Giving type of interview.         As outlined in class, information giving interviews are …

…of mental arguing with others. Each party must try to keep personal feelings out of professional settings by being aware of biases and putting them aside if possible. I also believe that honesty amongst all parties (complete and accurate information, sharing of true feelings) is vital to developing a successful helping relationship. Each party must concentrate and listen to what the other is saying to be able to gain a true understanding of one another.