interviewee

participant

One who takes part

• subjectMatter under discussion
• informantOne who provides intelligence
• respondentOne who gives answers

panelist · contributor · witness · deponent · volunteer · survey taker · data source · case study · source · interlocutor

candidate

Person seeking selection

• applicantOne who formally requests
• hopefulFeeling positive expectation
• aspirantOne seeking advancement

prospect · contender · finalist · shortlisted · nominee · entrant · seeker · petitioner · newcomer · trainee

qualifications

Proof of competence

• credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
• resumeCareer summary document
• portfolioCollected works or assets

experience · skills · background · competencies · aptitude · proficiency · expertise · references · education · training

questions

Requests for information

• answersReactions to queries
• responsesAnswers or reactions
• conversationExchange of spoken ideas

exchange · discussion · articulation · communication · engagement · listening · speaking · rapport · nervousness · composure

• applicantscandidate, visa applicant, loan applicant, hopeful, prospect
• interviewsscreening call, applicant, hiring manager, recruiter, thank-you note
• job candidatesapplicant, job candidate, job seeker, candidate, finalist
• participantsparticipant, entrant, respondent, applicant, enrollee
• research subjectssubject, participant, test subject, experimental subject, volunteer
• respondentssurvey taker, participant, panelist, replier, answerer