Definitions
- Referring to a person who conducts surveys or polls to gather information. - Talking about someone who collects opinions or data from a group of people. - Describing someone who asks questions to gauge public opinion or preferences.
- Referring to a person who conducts interviews to gather information. - Talking about someone who asks questions to assess a candidate's suitability for a job or position. - Describing someone who conducts a formal meeting to gather information or opinions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve asking questions to gather information.
- 2Both require good communication skills.
- 3Both can be used to collect data or opinions.
- 4Both can be conducted in person or remotely.
- 5Both are used to gain insights into people's thoughts and opinions.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Polling is used to gather data or opinions on a specific topic, while interviewing is used to assess a person's suitability for a job or position.
- 2Scope: Polling can involve a large group of people, while interviewing is typically conducted one-on-one.
- 3Structure: Polling is often structured with pre-determined questions, while interviewing can be more flexible and conversational.
- 4Setting: Polling can be conducted in various settings, such as over the phone or online, while interviewing is typically conducted in a formal setting.
- 5Outcome: Polling results in data or statistics, while interviewing results in an assessment or evaluation of a person's qualifications or suitability.
Remember this!
Poller and interviewer both involve asking questions to gather information, but they differ in their purpose, scope, structure, setting, and outcome. Polling is used to collect data or opinions on a specific topic from a large group of people, while interviewing is used to assess a person's qualifications for a job or position through a one-on-one conversation. While polling is often structured with pre-determined questions, interviewing can be more flexible and conversational.
