Transcript The Interview – a WebQuest

The Job Interview – a WebQuest
The Interview – a WebQuest
Introduction
Meet Mike and Mary.
They just graduated from
college? Now they need to
find jobs.
In the coming months,
they will be interviewing
with employers.
Because they don’t know
much about interviewing
for a job, your assignment
is to help them prepare for
a job interview.
Task
Your task is to help Mike and Mary prepare for an
upcoming interview—they need good jobs, and they
need your help with the following items:
• 1st – What do you wear to a job interview? (What is
the difference between casual, business-casual, and
formal attire?
• 2nd - What qualities is an interviewer looking for in
an employee?
• 3rd -What questions should an interviewer not ask
during the interview? What kind of questions are
appropriate?
• 4th - What are some of the common mistakes made
by interviewees? How can these mistakes be
Process
• You will assume the
identity of an investigative
reporter.
• Six groups with four
students will work
together to gather
information about job
interviews.
Process
• You will have one class period
to research.
• You will have one class period
to work with your group and
create a PowerPoint
presentation.
• You will have one class period
to present your information.
Process
• PowerPoint presentation will include:
– Title Slide
– 5 Slides
– at least 3 objects
Process
Use the following web sites to answer
the 1st question-What do you wear to a job
interview? (What is the difference between casual, businesscasual, and formal attire?
• http://www.ehow.com/how_49_dress-businesscasual.html
• http://www.ehow.com/how_1373_dress-jobinterview.html
• http://www.diversityinc.com/article/1899/Wha
t-Should-You-Wear-to-a-Job-Interview-ShouldYou-Hide-Your-Hair/
Process
Use the following web sites to answer the
2nd question--What qualities is an interviewer
looking for in an employee?
• http://www.groovejob.com/resources/in
terview/qualities/
• http://www.helium.com/items/183668top-10-qualities-and-skills-employersseek
Process
Use the following web sites to answer the
3rd question-What questions should an
interviewer not ask during the interview? What kind
of questions are appropriate?
• http://jobsearch.about.com/od/intervie
wsnetworking/a/illegalinterv.htm
•http://www.usatoday.com/careers/reso
urces/interviewillegal.htm
•http://usfweb2.usf.edu/eoa/interview_f
aq.asp
Process
Use the following web sites to answer the
4th question-- What are some of the common mistakes
made by interviewees? How can these mistakes be avoided?
• http://searchwarp.com/swa148621.htm
• http://www.prlog.org/10337437-five-commoninterview-mistakes.html
• http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Interview-Mistakes-YouMust-Avoid&id=929098
• http://www.negotiations.com/bizhack/interviewmistakes/
• http://www.ehow.com/how_4819733_overcomecommon-interviewing-mistakes.html
Job Interview WebQuest Rubric
Task
1
2
3
Collects very
little
informati
on—
some
relates to
the topic.
Collects some
basic
informati
on—most
relates to
the topic.
Helps team
very little
Helps team
with most
duties
4
Total
Research/Preparing
Research & gather
information
Help team fulfill
responsibility
Doesn’t
collect
any
informati
on that
relates to
the topic
Does not help
team
Collects a
great deal
of
informati
on-all
relates to
the topic.
Performs all
duties of
assigned
team
Presenting
Subject is thoroughly
covered
5 slides
Inadequate
coverage
1slides or less
Covers some,
but not
all
Covers most
Covers all
2 slides
4 slides
5 slides
Total
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Conclusion
• Being prepared promotes confidence!
• Most interviewers make their decision
within the first three minutes, so make a
terrific first impression.