Google Forms Manager vs Interview Prep

Google Forms Manager

By Google Workspace

Create, edit, and collect responses from Google Forms without opening your browser.

Interview Prep

By James Anditis (Journalism)

Research your subject, build custom questions, and plan follow-ups for any interview.

Google Forms Manager

• Creates new Google Forms with custom titles and questions
• Updates existing forms by adding or changing questions and settings
• Retrieves form responses and submission data
• Manages form publishing and sharing settings

Interview Prep

• Generates pre-interview research checklists covering background, public records, and topic context
• Provides question frameworks and templates tailored to interview type (profile, expert, investigative, sensitive)
• Explains recording consent laws and provides consent templates for different scenarios
• Offers attribution guidelines (on record, background, deep background, off record) with clarification scripts
• Creates interview logistics checklists including scheduling templates and day-of preparation

Reach for Google Forms Manager when…

• You need to create a survey or feedback form quickly
• You want to pull responses from a form for analysis
• You're setting up event registration or sign-up forms
• You need to update form questions or settings in bulk

Reach for Interview Prep when…

• You're preparing to interview customers, users, or stakeholders for research
• You need to interview an expert or subject matter specialist for content
• You're conducting user interviews or customer discovery calls
• You want a structured approach to ensure you get the information you need from any conversation