Interview Practice and Roleplay as Interviewer and Interviewee: an Interactive Approach in The Development of Communication Competencies

2.For the role of interview participant : train them to give concise but informative answers, which encourage the interviewer to ask further questions. They can also learn how to take the initiative in a conversation.

Coaches can also provide different role scenarios to challenge participants, for example scenarios where the interviewer is very passive or very dominant. It will prepare participants to deal with different types of interactions in a real interview and train them to adapt to the situation.

Conclusion

To improve interpersonal communication skills, the practice of interviewing and roleplay as interviewers and interviewers helps students gain a better understanding of the social and psychological dynamics in human interaction, in addition to improving the technical ability to ask and respond to questions. If applied correctly, roleplay can be a very useful tool for teaching careers.

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