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interview
The questioning of a person by one or more other people in order to obtain information, usually for media, research, or forming opinions.
Die Journalistin führte ein exklusives Interview mit der Schauspielerin.
The journalist conducted an exclusive interview with the actress.
interview
A conversation to assess suitability as part of an application for a job; a job interview.
Morgen habe ich ein wichtiges Interview für den Job bei der IT-Firma.
Tomorrow I have an important interview for the job at the IT company.
The choice of verb depends on the perspective. The person asking the questions 'führt ein Interview' (conducts an interview). The person answering the questions 'gibt ein Interview' (gives an interview). Both can say that they 'ein Interview haben' (have an interview).
Der Journalist führte ein langes Interview mit dem Politiker.
The journalist conducted a long interview with the politician.
To know whether a job interview or a media interview is meant, pay attention to the context. Words like 'Job' (job), 'Bewerbung' (application), or 'Firma' (company) point to a job interview. Words like 'Zeitung' (newspaper), 'Fernsehen' (television), or 'Podcast' (podcast) point to a journalistic interview.
Für den Job als Programmierer musste er drei Interviews führen.
For the job as a programmer, he had to do three interviews.
In a professional context, 'Interview' is a very common word for a job interview, especially in larger or international companies.
Das erste Interview findet online statt.
The first interview takes place online.
conversation
Gespräch and Interview can both refer to an exchange about a particular topic. Gespräch describes a general exchange, while Interview is a formal, usually focused questioning intended to obtain information. Use Gespräch for an equal exchange, and Interview when questions are being asked for the media or another purpose.
Für die Zeitung gab die Autorin ein Interview über ihr neues Buch.
For the newspaper, the author gave an interview about her new book.
Nach dem Vortrag führte ich mit der Autorin ein Gespräch über ihr neues Buch.
After the lecture, I had a conversation with the author about her new book.
