# interviewer

/ˈɪntɝvˌjuɝ/ (US) · /ˈɪntəvjˌuːɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/interviewer
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

the person who asks you questions during a meeting to see if you are right for a job. They also talk to famous people on TV or for news stories.

For teachers: the person who conducts an interview by posing questions to a subject. Refers to the active participant in a structured dialogue, such as a job screening or a journalistic inquiry.

## Examples

- The interviewer asks about my past work experience.
- After the formal questions, the interviewer invited the candidate to ask about the company culture and benefits.
- A skilled interviewer maintains a neutral stance while using open-ended questions to encourage the subject to provide more detailed and revealing responses than a simple yes or no.

## Pitfalls

- Not "The interview asked me many questions." but "The interviewer asked me many questions." — Learners often confuse the event (interview) with the person conducting it (interviewer).

## Usage notes

- Commonly paired with 'job' or 'lead' to specify the context of the interaction.

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