The InterviewType of InterviewFor my assignment I chose to examine an interview I participated in on the job at the local Association for Community Living. This was an orientation meeting for a new client moving into a group home where I currently work as a direct care aide. In the context of interview classification, my analysis focuses on a type of interview that provides information. As outlined in class, information-giving interviews are used to obtain facts, opinions, feelings, attitudes, reasons for actions, tendencies, or beliefs. My specific interview was to inform, organize and assist the staff team, of which I am part, in supporting a new person moving into the house. Purpose of Interview The purpose of this interview was to educate the staff team on the current programs and supports surrounding this individual, as well as train and educate staff on handling techniques used during times of stress. Finally, this interview was intended to clarify all the procedures to be used with this person. Setting The setting for our meeting, which is important, was a meeting room at our local headquarters. The meeting took place at 7pm on 9 January 1996. The supervisor and three staff members attended the meeting. A physical description of the environment is as follows: a large rectangular wooden table sits in the center of the room with 12 chairs around it, there are 2 messy bookcases along one wall and a large whiteboard along another wall. There are no paintings on the walls and there is no telephone. The meeting took place after business hours, so the building was quiet, empty and very dark. OpeningThe opening of this interview began with warm greetings and small talk, as we all know each other well. The purpose of the interview was established and we quickly moved on to the body of the interview. Body The supervisor, as interviewer, was in the position to provide information. Staff were informed of relevant background information and a brief history of the individual. We began to develop new perspectives as a team by reviewing current procedures, management techniques, supports and activities in the meantime… halfway through the document… nbsp; I feel biased in examining my supervisor's strengths and weaknesses. As for strengths, I would say that my supervisor ensured there would be no distractions, allowed each individual the opportunity to share feelings or ideas, and arrived on time and well organized with a detailed schedule. I would say that my supervisor was ineffective in answering questions, was closed minded to suggested alternatives, and was not supportive of the staff team. How could the interview have been improved? Thanks to my studies in class I feel more informed to be able to suggest viable alternatives to improve the outcome of this interview. I believe each side should be more open to each other's ideas and be aware of mental debate with others. Each party must try to keep personal feelings out of the professional context by being aware of prejudices and putting them aside if possible. I also believe that honesty between all parties (complete and accurate information, sharing true feelings) is vital to developing a successful helping relationship. Each party must concentrate and listen to what the other is saying in order to gain true mutual understanding.