Evaluation of My Own Interviewing Skills? Uh Oh...

I had to evaluate my own interview!!

In my interview with my uncle, Bryan Paukovits I think I did well in the way that I kept things moving fairly well. Although it was sort of awkward in the sense that I continually said the word “Um” which, I admit, was not a very good way to keep things light and easy. I kept my questions going at a steady pace, although gave the speaker plenty of time to elaborate on their answer. I think I took notes efficiently enough that he didn’t have to stop and re explain things. Although my notes were sparse and I doubt anyone else would have been able to read or understand their meaning. The interview took a little over fifteen minutes and I asked eleven questions, but the main reason for this time span was that the speaker, my uncle, was eager to provide me with more elaborate details, explain things, and tell short stories in order to better my understanding and keep me well informed on my questions’ answers. All in all I think the interview went very well, although it was diminished by my awkward averseness of the telephone and inexperienced interviewing skills. I think with practice these skills could be easily improved upon, however.