yes, i had taken the interview vs yes , i have taken the interview

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Yes, I had taken the interview' is used when referring to a past action that was completed before another past event. 'Yes, I have taken the interview' is used when referring to a past action that has relevance to the present moment.

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yes, i had taken the interview

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a past action that was completed before another past event.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of taking the interview happened before another past event. It implies that the interview was completed in the past.

Examples:

Yes, I had taken the interview before I received the job offer.
She said, 'Yes, I had taken the interview last week.'

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If I had taken the ferry boat from Bari, I'd been in Istanbul by now, not here.
If I had taken the 8:40 train, I would've been in time.
Earlier that week, I had taken a rather hard knock during late spring skiing - yes, I fell.
If I had taken the enemy artillery position, it would have turned the tide.
I really wish I had taken the subway.
I had taken the sleeping pill.
I had taken the fall so Joy wouldn't have to give anything up.
I really wish I had taken the subway.
Luckily I had taken the soap and grapefruit and other luggage out to the car earlier.
But thanks to the goodwill of one of our colleagues who has now become an usher as well, I received the document in French after I had taken the floor.
If I had taken that plane, I would be dead now.
If I had taken them, I'd have known.
You see, I thought I had taken some rest, but really my brain had continued to work on it.
To write it, I had to consult the notes I had taken throughout my journey.
In my defense, I had taken much wine that day, not expecting Spartacus to turn and attack Scrofa.
The old wound of our father's will had reopened and, once again, I had taken my husband's side.
Particularly in the light of the attacks last week on the compromise that I initialled, I wondered in truth whether I had taken the right decision and whether a balance really had been achieved; in all conscience I had to reply in the affirmative.
Somehow I had taken the first steps that would lead me out of my misery and into some different way of living... though I had no idea what that would be.
[If only I had taken the first step earlier...] [The days I spent with Shizuru were peaceful and relaxing.]
I rather that I had taken my queen here right away.

Alternatives:

Yes, I took the interview.
Yes, I had already taken the interview.
Yes, I had completed the interview.
Yes, I had already done the interview.
Yes, I had finished the interview.

yes , i have taken the interview

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a past action that has relevance to the present moment.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of taking the interview happened in the past and has relevance to the present moment. It implies that the interview is completed and the outcome may be important now.

Examples:

Yes, I have taken the interview, and now I am waiting for the results.
He confirmed, 'Yes, I have taken the interview.'

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However, I have taken the pragmatic view.
So, yes, I have taken an interest.
Mr President, I have taken the floor in order to support the request and I am satisfied with your response.
Mr President, I have taken the floor to speak about the internal organisation of Parliament.
Since my last confession, I have taken the Lord's name in vain many times.
Nonetheless, I have taken the liberty of proposing improvements on seven points.
So, I have taken the decision that Corvadt will be bailed out.
Mr President, I have taken the floor for personal reasons, to apologise for interrupting you.
However, because this is so important, I should like to make an appeal here, which is why I have taken the floor.
However, I have taken the floor today to speak about the situation in Vietnam.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I have taken the floor because I wish to express my displeasure and concern about the future of Europe.
Now, I have taken the Pageant CD Champagne model, no less, and used it to create first class.
Mr President, I have taken the floor, for the last time today, to explain the way I voted on the conclusions of the Lisbon Summit.
I'm having a child, I have taken the test, they just broke the news to me.
Mr President, I have taken the floor now spontaneously - as spontaneously as it is possible to do so in this Parliament - because a colleague from the group cannot be here.
Mr President, I have taken the floor briefly for personal reasons and I would like Dr Lund, to whom this appeal is addressed, to be so kind as to listen to me.
Mr President, I have taken the floor to speak on this report because, at last, Parliament is taking into consideration the specific nature of the request made by the national authorities when addressing the issue of immunity.
In agreement with the political groups, therefore, I have taken the initiative to invite the competent committees of the American Congress and I am awaiting a response.
Mr President, Commissioner, I have taken the floor in the debate on the budget for 2008 in order to raise the following issues.
During these visits, I have taken the opportunity to ask several pupils from intermediate and senior secondary schools what they considered to be the main causes of the numerous road accidents.

Alternatives:

Yes, I took the interview.
Yes, I have already taken the interview.
Yes, I completed the interview.
Yes, I have already done the interview.
Yes, I have finished the interview.

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yes, i had taken the interview vs yes , i have taken the interview