Information-gathering interview (collects attitudes, opinions, facts, data, and experiences; includes service-oriented interviews and media interviews). Persuasive interview (designed to elicit some change in the interviewee’s behaviors or opinions; includes problem-solving interviews and motivational interviews). Performance appraisal (a regular part of reviewing employees’ accomplishments and developing goals for the future). Exit interview (conducted with employees as they leave a company in order to identify organizational problems that might affect employee retention). Selection interview (conducted to secure or fill a position within an organization).