"Understanding Interviews" offers the reader a comprehensive, easy-to-read and contemporary treatise on the topic of interviews. It is unparalleled in its coverage of the multiple facets of interviewing and being interviewed, including discussions on - The 'what', 'why', 'when' and 'how' of interviews - Over one hundred elements of interviews - Interview etiquette and appropriate dressing - The dynamics and styles of interviews - Guidance for job seekers, students and other potential interview candidates - The fear of interviews and its remedies - Preparing children for academic admission interviews - Group discussions and campus interviews - Telephonic and video interviews - Behaviour based interviews - Handling interview related rejection and success - Methods of self-analysis & the wheel of 'Perfection' - Role of tomorrow's interviewers - Commonly asked questions The book is intended to be a friendly companion for readers in their quest to master interviews, and includes a glossary of uncommon/specialized terminology for ready reference.