* CS8607 Interviews Workshop 2

 Interviews


Interview: you have a definite purpose. The interviewer needs to be focused and redirect the conversation if it gets off topic. Have open ended questions to ask with examples for answers so you can help coax out more answers. Why and how questions gets more in-depth answers. 

*Don't lead the question or imply there is a right answer


To explore the socio-technical role of the mobile phone in everyday life, as a ubiquitous and powerful piece of technology. 

Interview questions:

  1. What kind of phone do you have?
  2. How many have you had?
  3. Whats your favorite application and why?
  4. If you left your phone at home, how would it affect your day?
  5. What do you use your phone for the most?
  6. Whats your average screen time in a day?
  7. Do you have social media? Which do you use and why?
  8. What impact has social media had on your life? Explain why?
  9. How has it (negatively/positively) impacted someone you know?
  10. How does your workplace use mobile phones?
  11. How often do you use your mobile for work outside of the office?
  12. How does this make you feel?
  13. How does mobile phone effect your behavior?
Reflection:
Make sure you ask questions geared to the people you're asking. I asked about work but I was talking to a university student. I needed to coax out a lot of information from my interviewer.  

Comments

  1. Jack DamiondsApril 20, 2026 at 9:18 PM

    The CS8607 Interviews Workshop 2 sounds like a highly valuable session for students aiming to strengthen their research and interview skills. Workshops like these play a crucial role in helping learners understand practical approaches to data collection, especially when working on complex academic projects. For students who still find it challenging to structure their research or analyze interview data effectively, seeking custom dissertation writing help can be a great support. It complements such workshops by providing expert guidance and improving overall academic confidence.

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