I N T E R V I E W T I P S F R O M M E R Y L

- Don’t ever ask “yes or no” questions.

- Try not to compound questions (1 question at a time)

- Make sure you know what you’re talking about
* Make sure you prep yourself about the subject

- Write the entirety of the interview (Regardless of whether or not you have a recorder)

- Remember to try to dress properly (According to the occasion/person)

- Don’t feel like you have to have words going all the time
*Silences have a way of making other people feel awkward, make them want to fill the silence

- Make sure you always give them a contact number, if they have more information they can call you

- When you’re starting you should explain exactly what your interview is about
* Make sure your source can be prepared

- Pose awkward questions in a way that makes it seem that you’re trying to pose them in a positive light
* Don’t be accusing with question

- Get on their side, become a vessel for them to present information to the public

- Don’t burn your bridges