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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.
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
'das Gespräch' and 'das Interview' are both spoken situations in which people talk to each other. 'das Gespräch' is the more general term and can be equal, private, or professional. 'das Interview' usually has a clear division of roles: one person asks questions, the other answers. It is often used for media, research, or job applications. The words can be confused because an interview is also a kind of conversation. But when the focus is specifically on questions and answers, 'Interview' is more precise.
Morgen hat Sofia ein Interview bei einer Zeitung.
Tomorrow Sofia has an interview at a newspaper.
Vor der Reise führen wir am Abend noch ein Gespräch über die Kosten.
Before the trip, we have another conversation in the evening about the costs.