According to Taylor and Bogdan (1984), in-depth interviews are continual face-to-face encounters between the researcher and the informants’ perceptions on their lives, situations or experiences as expressed in their personal words. Therefore, in-depth interviews are a face to face conversation between the interviewer and interviewee which is normally the expression of their own words. This paper is going to discuss an in-depth interview which is rooted in an analysis of qualitative data. The interview is about the International work experience of a person Alex (fictional name) who has 36 years of work experiences in different foreign countries (Nigeria, Benin, Congo, Angola, Germany, Holland, France, Austria, Italy, South Africa, Russia etc). The reason for choosing this topic is the author’s own interest in the working experience of foreign countries. International work experience is very fascinating topic now-a-days. A lot of people after completing their graduation wanted to have an international work experience. Therefore, it is interesting to share the international work experiences of others with those who are interested.
The first section of this essay will discuss the methods used by the author to conduct a successful interview. This section will discuss a brief biography sketch to whom the author decided to interview and how, why the author contacted with the interviewee and arranged the interview. Later, the second section will discuss the interpretation of the most related elements of the interview. The author scrutinizes the interview by using background literature in this section. The final section will deal with the troubles faced during the interview and the strengths and weakness of the method based upon an evidence of the author’s experience. In appendix 1, an interview schedule with the pre-planned, pre-planned but not asked questions and spontaneous questions asked in this interview are included. Finally, appendix 2 represents a sample transcript with the most significant parts of the interview with the application of transcription techniques.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Method
- Interpretation:
- Reflection:
- Appendix 1 - Interview schedule
- Appendix 2 – Sample transcript
- Bibliography
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper explores the international work experiences of a fictional individual named Alex, analyzing how his experiences have enhanced his career capital. The interview aims to understand Alex's motivations for working abroad, the challenges he faced, and the skills and knowledge gained through his global assignments.
- Motivation for working abroad
- Challenges of international work experience
- Development of career capital through international work experience
- Cultural differences and working styles across nations
- Impact of international work experience on personal and professional development
Chapter Summaries
The "Introduction" section defines in-depth interviews and outlines the paper's focus on analyzing qualitative data obtained through an interview with Alex, who has extensive international work experience in various countries. The "Method" section details the criteria used to select Alex as the interviewee, emphasizing the importance of unbiased information and the interviewee's ability to articulate his experiences. The section also discusses the interview setting, recording methods, and ethical considerations regarding confidentiality. The "Interpretation" section focuses on Alex's motivations for working abroad, particularly emphasizing the role of financial incentives and tax advantages. It explores the challenges encountered in international work, including language barriers and varying health and safety standards. This section also touches upon Alex's insights into the development of career capital through his experiences, drawing on relevant literature on boundaryless careers, expatriation, and international leaders.
Keywords
This paper explores key themes related to international work experience, career capital development, cultural diversity, and the impact of global assignments on personal and professional development. The study utilizes qualitative data from an in-depth interview to analyze the experiences of an individual with extensive international work experience. Key concepts explored include boundaryless careers, expatriation, international leadership, and the resource-based perspective on career capital.
- Citation du texte
- PhD Candidate, MBA, BBA Md. Rajibul Hasan (Auteur), 2011, Research Design and Dissertation, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/208276
