intervjuare

Intervjuare is a term used in some languages to denote a person who conducts interviews. In languages like Swedish, an intervjuare is the professional or role responsible for guiding an interview, asking questions, and recording responses. The term emphasizes the active role of the interviewer in eliciting information from a respondent.

An intervjuares core duties include preparing an interview guide, selecting or recruiting participants, conducting the interview in a structured or semi-structured manner, and ensuring that the collected information is accurate and properly documented. They must manage the flow of conversation, adapt questions as needed, and use probing to obtain depth while maintaining respondent comfort and consent.

Intervjuare are found in various settings, including journalism, where they gather information for news reports; academia and social sciences, where they collect qualitative data; market research and user experience research, where interviews help understand attitudes and behaviors; and human resources, where they may conduct screening or exit interviews. The role requires ethical conduct, respect for privacy, and awareness of potential biases.

Skills commonly associated with the role include clear communication, active listening, note-taking or transcription, cultural sensitivity, and proficiency with recording equipment and interview software. Training often comes from journalism, sociology, psychology, or communications programs, sometimes supplemented by workshops on interview techniques and research ethics.