In the Field & Gender

From Indopedia

GENERAL ADVICE:

• When arranging for interviews, be as specific as possible about the date, time, and location in advance. For example, “Can we meet for an interview on February 25, 2006 at 9am at your office?” When possible, meet at offices. Meeting at restaurants, homes, hotels, etc. has the potential of creating awkward situations or can hurt your image or reputation because of gossip.

• Hire a male assistant to help with data collection and/or secretarial tasks. A male assistant can help arrange interviews, as well as sit in on them, but beware that sometimes a dynamic develops where the interviewee and assistant end up having a dialogue instead of you and the interviewee.