There are key similarities and differences in the traits shown by the three lists. The key similarity is the fact that the three interviewees are loyal. Loyalty, as it applies here, proves that the three are devoted to their respective causes and are willing to be committed to their ambitions to succeed in life. There is also a similarity in the fact that the co-worker and Alexis have caring and protective traits that are inter-related since they all contribute in taking care of members of the society. While the co-worker is generous, Alexis is dependable hence indicating that they all have the heart to help others where they have difficulties. The other similarity is that the three show some kind of dedication towards making their lives better through traits such as being motivated, determined for the case of the co-worker and intelligent for the case of Alexis. Alexis seems to be different from the three due to his smartness trait and the fact that he is a jokester. The two characteristics create the impression that Alexis likes making comments that are sarcastic while at the same time it could be fun to stick around him due to his capability to crack jokes. Apart from Alexis, the rest are autonomous and independent which means that they like making their own decisions. Such traits could also be an indication that the two have the resources to improve their socio-economic well-being.
The location for the interview was ideal to avoid incidences where there could be disruptions from people talking, walking around or listening to music. The psychological noise was also not part in the interview process since Alexis, and my co-worker proved to be good listeners and sensitive to the context of the interview. However, with the case of Alexis, I had to cope with some jokes that were nevertheless light to keep the conversation going. The fact that my co-worker was relaxed during the interview and that Alexis was thoughtful and sensitive to the context of the interview led to minimal interference in terms of physiological noise. Language and communication barriers were minimal which contributed to avoidance of semantic noise. All parties were able to communicate in ways that made it easier to understand the message relayed by everyone in the process.
The cultural context of the interview involved sharing of knowledge on the various beliefs, norms and values of each one since it was imperative to appreciate diversity. To ensure that the interviews were successful and that an equal atmosphere was created to accommodate any cultural differences, English was the preferred language for the interview. The other reason for using English was to create effective interpersonal links that were accommodative of each other’s ideas. The physical context involved choosing of a conducive location which was an open field with enough shade to avoid the interruptions from direct sunlight. The location was also free from interruptions from people moving around or noise from moving cars. In terms of socio-emotional context, everyone understood the need for a friendly and supportive interview that contributed to effective sharing of information. The friendliness in the conversation was strengthened by the fact that both Alexis and my co-worker proved to be sensitive and caring enough to understand adverse effects of non-supportive interaction. Historically, the need to share past and present moments that create memorable experience was encouraged but issues sensitive issues were avoided. The interview, therefore, provided an opportunity to learn from the experiences of others and how everyone aimed to ensure they had a successful future.
There are various concepts that could be used during the interview session which include self-esteem, self-concept, self-fulfillment, self-disclosure and persuasion. Self-esteem is important in building up the confidence of an individual during an interview since it reflects the extent to which individuals value themselves. Self-esteem is about evaluating oneself and determining own worth and the way happiness, and satisfaction is attributed to beliefs of individuals. Having positive self-esteem is necessary for an interview session since it boosts the ability of respondents to be motivated to take part in the process in ways that create a favorable environment. Those with lower self-esteem may be afraid of sharing out their weaknesses since they have a negative evaluation of themselves. Self-concept implies ability of an individual to identify who they really are such that it is easier to define their traits. Like the case with Alexis and co-worker, it was easier to have them identify their character traits since they are aware of the various things that make them who they are. They are completely aware of their capabilities in terms of productivity and showing concern for other amongst other traits realized during the interview. Having the ability to have a clear self-concept makes it easier for an effective interpersonal relationship to be established during interviews. Self-disclosure reflects the ability of an individual to reveal information about themselves with regards to aspects such as their feelings, goals, aspirations, success and fear. Such disclosure makes it easier to understand a person and creates an environment built on mutual trust during interviews. Self-fulfillment concept also makes it ideal identifying the happiness of an individual and the extent to which they utilize their own efforts to succeed. Individuals with a high level of self-fulfillment are more likely to participate effectively in an interview since their happiness establishes effective interpersonal relationships in the sessions. Personality that is, the way of thinking, feeling and behaving among individuals is a vital factor during interviews. Personality determines sociability or irritability of a person hence creating the need to understand the nature of the interviewee. In the event where the interviewee is sociable, then it is likely that the season will be interactive and friendly enough to generate reliable facts. However, in the event where a person is easily irritated, then the questions asked to need to be sensitive to their needs.
References
West, R., & Turner, L. (2010). Understanding Interpersonal Communication. New York: Pearson.
