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 1st – What do you wear to a job interview? 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 questions: 1st – What do you wear to a job interview? 2nd - What qualities is an interviewer looking for in an employee? 3rd -What questions should an interviewer not ask during the interview? 4th - What are some common mistakes made by interviewees?

Process You will assume the identity of an investigative reporter. Six groups with five students will work together to gather information about job interviews. Each group will have one consolidator and four students answering the assigned question.

Process You will have one class period to research. You will have two class periods 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: A title slide with the names of each student and a group photo (consolidators job) 4 additional slides to answer each question (Each slide must have a question and and answer) (done by each student assigned to that particular question) 3-5 pictures of interviewing included in the presentation (total)

Process Use the following web sites to answer the 1st question-What do you wear to a job interview? http://www.collegegrad.com/interview/whattoweartoajobinterview.shtml http://www.quintcareers.com/dress_for_success.html http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewattire/a/interviewdress.htm

Process Use the following web sites to answer the 2nd question-What qualities is an interviewer looking for in an employee? http://www.your-career-change.com/key-qualities.html http://www.onlineeducation.com/resources/Employee-Qualities.php http://www.rady.ucsd.edu/beyster/media/newsletter/2011/fall/qualities-eo.html

Process Use the following web sites to answer the 3rd question-What questions should an interviewer not ask during the interview? http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/illegalinterv.htm http://www.usatoday.com/careers/resources/interviewillegal.htm http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org/questions/illegal-questions.asp

Process Use the following web sites to answer the 4th question-- What are some of the common mistakes made by interviewees? http://www.prlog.org/10337437-five-common-interview-mistakes.html http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Interview-Mistakes-You-Must-Avoid&id=929098 http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2011/06/30/job-interviewees-most-common-mistakes/ http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interview-mistakes/a/most-common-interview-mistakes.htm

Job Interview WebQuest Rubric Task 25 50 75 100 Total Research/Preparing Research & gather information Did not collect any information that relates to the topic Collects very little information—some relates to the topic. Collects some basic information—most relates to the topic. Collects a great deal of information-all relates to the topic. Help team fulfill responsibility Does not help team Helps team very little Helps team with most duties Performs all duties of assigned team Presenting Subject is thoroughly covered Inadequate coverage Covers some, but not all Covers most Covers all 5 slides 1 slide or less 2 slides 4 slides _____

Conclusion Being prepared promotes confidence! Most interviewers make their decision within the first three minutes, so make a terrific first impression.