interviewer
gb/ˈɪntɚvjˌuɚ/ us/ˈɪntɚvjˌuɚ/
B1
English
~ 7700
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
person who conducts an interview
A person who asks the questions in an interview, for example when you apply for a job or talk on TV.
Usage pattern:
the interviewer asks [someone] [questions]
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse "interviewer" and "interviewee". Remember: the interviewer asks the questions; the interviewee answers the questions. Another mistake is dropping the "-er" ending and saying *"the interview asked me"*, which is incorrect — it should be "the interviewer asked me".
Synonyms
questioner (General word for someone who asks questions; does not always imply a formal interview situation.)
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host (Often used for TV or radio programs; suggests presenting and guiding the show as well as interviewing.)
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presenter (Common in British English for someone who introduces and sometimes interviews guests on TV or radio.)
Antonyms
interviewee (Refers to the person answering questions in an interview, the opposite role to the interviewer.)
Collocations
job interviewer
|TV interviewer
|the interviewer asked
|experienced interviewer
|interviewer bias
|interviewer and interviewee
Themes
work
|media
|education
|communication
Examples
- The interviewer smiled and asked her to talk about her previous job experience.
- During the press conference, the interviewer kept the questions short and direct.
- A good interviewer listens carefully and lets the guest finish speaking.
- Each candidate met with the same interviewer for about thirty minutes.
- The interviewer thanked him for his time and ended the call.
Learner examples
- The interviewer asked me why I wanted the job.
- The interviewer wrote notes while I spoke.
- I was very nervous when I saw the interviewer.
- The interviewer told me they would send an email tomorrow.
- The interviewer shook my hand and said goodbye.
Grammar
Dictionary form
interviewer
IPA
GB/ˈɪntɚvjˌuɚ/
US/ˈɪntɚvjˌuɚ/
Syllables & stress
in - ter - view - er (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: interviewer
- Plural: interviewers
Word family
Expressions
interviewer and interviewee
1/ˈɪntɚvjˌuɚ ˈænd ɪntɚvjuˈi/
fixed phrase
both roles in an interview
The two people in an interview: the interviewer who asks questions and the interviewee who answers.
Examples
- Clear communication between the interviewer and interviewee is essential in a job interview.
- The training explained how the interviewer and interviewee should behave during the meeting.
- The room was arranged so the interviewer and interviewee could sit face to face.
interviewer bias
1/ˈɪntɚvjˌuɚ bˈaɪəs/
fixed phrase
technical
bias caused by the interviewer
A problem in research or surveys when the interviewer’s behavior or ideas change how people answer.
Examples
- Researchers tried to reduce interviewer bias by using a standard list of questions.
- Interviewer bias can affect the accuracy of survey results if questions are asked in a leading way.
job interviewer
1/d͡ʒˈɑb ˈɪntɚvjˌuɚ/
fixed phrase
person who interviews job candidates
A person at a company who asks questions to people who want the job.
Examples
- The job interviewer asked me to describe a difficult problem I had solved.
- Try to make eye contact with the job interviewer when you answer questions.
- The job interviewer seemed friendly and relaxed, which helped me feel less nervous.