Essential Interviewing: A Programmed Approach to Effective Communication (HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques) 8th Edition

Comprehensive and easy to follow. Very useful examples and case studies.

I was required to order this book for a course that I completed for my Masters in Counseling. The skills that are taught in this book are essential for therapists. However, they are also applicable, and beneficial, for many diverse situations and occupations. This book is excellent for engaging another individual in conversation. Additionally, this text is not a tough read as it guides the reader through various types of conversation scenarios and encourages the reader to select the most appropriate response. Information is provided to tell the reader why certain answer choices wouldn't be correct. Great book, highly recommend!

This book was used in my college course and was of benefit in completing my class. Well presented in an understandable format.

My son needed this book for a class. He did well in the class so I assume the text was helpful.

I had to get this book for my master's of social work program. It's very engaging, especially for a first time interviewer. The way the book allows the student to explore their own interviewing style is awesome. I'd recommend this book for anybody interested in any type of counseling or even patient intake. The online resources connected to the book are very helpful as well

My one-star rating does not so much have to do with the content of the book so much as the character of it. This book is, in many respects, the industry standard, and there is good reason for that. It combines a very practical learning style with useful theoretical information essential for the skills of interviewing (no pun intended). However, it seems as though the publishers are well aware this book has become the standard and are exploiting it to the detriment of all of us hopeful students. At an over-hundred dollar price point, I don't expect perfection, but I do expect some degree of excellence. Instead, in this 8th edition I get pictures that have clearly not been updated since the 80's... we're talking mullets, double-pleated pants, and hair mousse... lots of hair mousse. In addition, it's soft cover (which I typically prefer, but not for over $100) and the entire book is in black and white. All the pictures, lines, numbers... everything is black and white. As a student who, all too often, frequents my texts at strange hours of the night and morning, all I'm asking for is that my over-priced text books show a little pizazz. Give me something (please, anything!) to help me from waking up in a pool of my own drool. (Side note: I carry a 3x5 super computer in my pocket at all times that communicates with outer space, thus, I'm fairly certain we have the technology for relatively inexpensive color-printed textbooks.) My point is, that it is quite apparent the publisher (like most of them) are cutting corners to save a few bucks and creating profit margins that would make the executives at Enron blush. This single review is probably not going to change anything, but hopefully cautions those thinking about buying this text new.

The material presented in this book is pretty straight forward and easy to understand. I would recommend this book to enhance your interviewing skills or as a great introduction into developing your assessment skills.

Great school book at great price! College students love how easy it is to find what the need at a good price, great shape and students have Prime FREEEEEEE. So love shipping.