Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who is interviewed: An "interviewee" is the individual who answers questions, typically in a formal or structured setting where another person (the interviewer) asks questions to gather information, assess suitability, or create content.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The interviewee was very nervous before the job interview.
  • All interviewees for the study were asked the same set of questions.
  • The journalist prepared thoroughly to make the interviewee feel comfortable.

Advanced Usage

• Role in different contexts: While commonly associated with job interviews, an "interviewee" can also be a participant in research studies, a guest on a talk show, or a subject in a journalistic profile.
  • The research interviewee provided valuable insights into community health practices.
• Implied dynamic: The term inherently references the reciprocal role of the "interviewer" and the structured nature of the exchange.
  • The balance of power between interviewer and interviewee is a key topic in qualitative research.

Variants and Related Words

• Interview (n/v): The formal conversation itself, or the act of conducting it.
  • She has an interview tomorrow. (n)
  • They will interview five candidates. (v)
• Interviewer (n): The person who asks the questions during an interview.
  • The interviewer asked about my previous experience.

Synonyms

• Respondent: Often used in the context of surveys or research.
• Subject: Common in research or journalistic contexts.
• Candidate: Specifically used for job interviews.

Related Phrases

• To be interviewed: The passive verbal form describing the interviewee's action.
  • He was interviewed for the position last week.
• Interviewee's perspective: Referring to the point of view or experience of the person being interviewed.
  • The article explored the interviewee's perspective on the event.

Noun

1. a person who is interviewed