Email Newsletters Myschoolonline Schoolcash Copernicus Education Gateway Mygradebook Atlas Encyclopedia Almanacs Dictionary About Learning Network About Our Partners About Our Sponsors Help Thirteen Steps to a Successful Interview Brought to you in association with our partner, The Ellis Island Foundation . You might feel uneasy and want to rush in with another question when your talker stops speaking.
Silence is an important part of interviewing, and it can sometimes lead to very interesting results.
Sometimes silence is also necessary for gathering thoughts. Calling up these memories may spark other thoughts, too. Allow your subject time to ponder. You may be thrilled with what he or she remembers. People don't know how much they know, and rephrasing a question can give you more information.