Three Interpersonal Skills Needed for an Interview and Their Importance

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Three important interpersonal skills needed for a behavioral interview are active listening, effective questioning, and empathy. Active listening allows the interviewer to understand the interviewee's responses and experiences. When an interviewer actively listens to the interviewee, they pay close attention to the interviewee's words, tone of voice, and body language, which can provide valuable information about the interviewee's behavior and actions (Bull, 2018). Additionally, active listening helps the interviewer to avoid interrupting the interviewee and to accurately reflect on the interviewee's statements. The use of active listening can help to build trust and rapport with the interviewee, which can lead to more candid and honest responses.
Effective questioning assists the interviewer to gather specific and relevant information from the interviewee. When an interviewer uses effective questioning techniques, they ask open-ended questions that encourage the interviewee to provide detailed and specific information about their past behavior and experiences (Bull, 2018). As such, the use of effective questioning allows interviewee to provide valuable information about their qualifications and suitability for the position. Additionally, effective questioning helps the interviewer avoid leading or biased questio...