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3 Ice Breaker Interviews
These brief, ungraded interviews are designed to (1) involve students in an interview during the
opening class of the semester, (2) provide initial experiences in roles they will play in interviews
Instructions for interviewers:
1. Find out everything you can about your interviewee such as name, hometown, family,
Instructions for interviewees:
Instructions to observers:
2. Observe the many elements of the interviewing process including, language, nonverbal
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This assignment gives students an opportunity to take part in interviews on the first day of
class and to try out basic skills they will develop and practice during the semester. With no
stress on grades, students can focus on interviewing principles and having fun while getting
acquainted with fellow students. When the three rounds of interviews are completed, focus
class discussion on questions such as the following:
1. When did interviewers and interviewees switch fundamental roles?
2. How well did the parties listen to one another?
