The Interview – a WebQuest The Job 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 questions: 1 st – What do you wear to a job interview? 2 nd - What qualities is an interviewer looking for in an employee? 3 rd -What questions should an interviewer not ask during the interview? What kind of questions are appropriate? 4 th - What are some common mistakes made by interviewees? How can these mistakes be avoided?

Process You will assume the identity of an investigative reporter. You will work with a partner AFTER you have done research

Process You will have 2 class periods to research and create your PowerPoint. You will have one class period to present your information. B day- this is due this Friday A day- this due on Monday (science test is Tues, so this assignment is over on Monday, April 28th

Process PowerPoint presentation will include: A title slide including the names of all group members 4 additional slides to answer each question (Each slide must have a question and answer) 3-5 pictures of interviewing included in the presentation (separate slide or throughout)

Process Use the following web sites to answer the 1 st question- What do you wear to a job interview? ajobinterview.shtmlhttp:// ajobinterview.shtml viewdress.htmhttp://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewattire/a/inter viewdress.htm

Process Use the following web sites to answer the 2nd question-- What qualities is an interviewer looking for in an employee? change.com/key-qualities.htmlhttp:// change.com/key-qualities.html ces/Employee-Qualities.phphttp:// ces/Employee-Qualities.php a/newsletter/2011/fall/qualities-eo.htmlhttp:// a/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? What kind of questions are appropriate? working/a/illegalinterv.htmhttp://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnet working/a/illegalinterv.htm viewillegal.htmhttp:// viewillegal.htm egal-questions.asphttp:// egal-questions.asp

Process Use the following web sites to answer the 4 th question-- What are some of the common mistakes made by interviewees? How can these mistakes be avoided? interview-mistakes.htmlhttp:// interview-mistakes.html Must-Avoid&id=929098http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Interview-Mistakes-You- Must-Avoid&id= common-interviewing-mistakes.htmlhttp:// common-interviewing-mistakes.html

Job Interview Web Quest Rubric Task Research/Preparing Research & gather information ( 25 points- if you socialize, play or play games, you will loose all points) Doesn’t collect any information that relates to the topic Collects very little informati on— some relates to the topic. Collects some basic informati on—most relates to the topic. Collects a great deal of informatio n-all relates to the topic. Help team fulfill responsibility (50 points- if you socialize, play or play games, you will loose all points) Does not help team Helps team very little Helps team with most duties Performs all duties of assigned team Presenting Subject is thoroughly covered (25 points) Inadequate coverage Covers some, but not all Covers mostCovers all 5 slides1slides or less2 slides4 slides5 slides Total_____ Group names: ________________________________________

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