INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Interpersonal communication



Interpersonal communication

The setup is a job interview for a Medical Administrative Assistant. The technique used for the job interview is an Interpersonal communication. The basic rationale behind the activity is to analyze the ability to communicate with an interviewee by using communication techniques with a brief analysis of the interview.

Interpersonal communication

Interpersonal communication is a dynamic and complex human phenomenon that includes at least two communicators. These communicators intentionally orient toward each other as both subject and object whose actions embody each other's perspectives both toward self and toward other. In essence, interpersonal communication is a goal-driven interaction between at least two people that typically occurs in a face-to-face environment. Interpersonal communication occurs between two people who are physically close. Interpersonal communication is the demonstration of self concept, emotions, attitude and behavior.

Background and setting of the interview

The total duration of the interview was 20 minutes. The interview setup was a job interview for the position of a Medical Administrative Assistant. The participants of the interview are as under

Interviewer: Mr. Tom.

Interviewee: Mr. Jerry (candidate for Medical Administrative Assistant position).

Mr. Jerry and I both started our interviewee session in a comfortable and formal setting as it was a job interview. The interview took place at Mr. Tom's office, an inviting setting with large, open windows. MR. Jerry and I were sitting at a large round conference table in the conference room. Before the formal start of the interview, we had a small, casual introduction to each other. The overall interview was pretty smooth and, there was no exchange of unpleasant or sarcastic words. The below discussed is a first 10 minutes continuous extract and its analysis from a job interview for a Medical Administrative Assistant position.

Question no: 1

Mr. Tom: Tell me about yourself?

Mr. Jerry: I am a sociable person - ...