Question

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use a brief note form when interviewing?

A. The brief note form makes recording the idea faster.
B. The brief note form allows for the synthesizing of information.
C. The brief note form lets you focus on listening to the answers.
D. The brief note form maintains eye contact, which shows you are engaged.

Answer 1

The reason not to use brief note form when interviewing is that it does not allow for the synthesizing of information, since brief notes are concise and meant for quick reference, not in-depth analysis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The option that is NOT a reason to use a brief note form when interviewing is B. The brief note form allows for the synthesizing of information. While brief notes do help in recording ideas faster (A) and letting you focus on listening to the answers (C), their primary purpose is not to synthesize information; that is usually done after the interview when the notes are expanded upon. Option (D) is also a valid reason for using brief notes, as maintaining eye contact shows that you are engaged.

Synthesizing information typically requires more in-depth analysis and review of the notes taken, which would go beyond the brevity and concise nature of brief notetaking during the interview.