ROADTRIP INTERVIEW Naviance Family Connection UNIT 2 LESSON 5 1

Learning Outcomes Students will prepare to be interviewed by their peers as the last stop on their roadtrip. Students will be the interviewer in their group for at least one interview. Students will participate in their group as the recorder for at least one interview. UNIT 2 LESSON 5 2

Lesson Tasks Assist students in making groups of three, if needed Review the roles for each group member Discuss the procedure for being interviewed and the need to come prepared for your own interview Prepare specific questions for the based on your previous research UNIT 2 LESSON 5 3

Roadtrip Interview Now it is your turn! You are the final stop on the mock roadtrip and the one to be interviewed. In a group of three (you included) each person will take a turn at being the interviewer, interviewee, and the recorder. UNIT 2 LESSON 5 4

Role 1-Interviewee You are the last stop on your mock roadtrip interview. You will be asked a minimum of five questions that you will need to be well prepared to answer. It will be important to listen to the questions carefully to make sure you cover all parts of the questions in your responses. UNIT 2 LESSON 5 5

Interviewee Tips Come prepared! You will not be using notes so you need to be very familiar with the interview questions so you can provide detailed answers that are natural. Come prepared! You will not be using notes so you need to be very familiar with the interview questions so you can provide detailed answers that are natural. Listen carefully to the question being asked. The interviewer may ask a question that differs from the ones on your list based on your answers. Listen carefully to the question being asked. The interviewer may ask a question that differs from the ones on your list based on your answers. Keep it conversational. You want to avoid one word answers and are free to add details and anecdotes as you feel they are needed to keep your audience interested. Keep it conversational. You want to avoid one word answers and are free to add details and anecdotes as you feel they are needed to keep your audience interested. Stay engaged in the interview to keep the conversation going and provide eye contact with the speaker. Stay engaged in the interview to keep the conversation going and provide eye contact with the speaker. UNIT 2 LESSON 5 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 6

Role 1-Interviewee Fill in the table to prepare for your interview found on the document titled roadtrip Role 1- Interviewee. UNIT 2 LESSON 5 7

Role 2-Interviewer In your group of three, your job is to ask the questions. You need to ask a minimum of five questions. It will be important to listen to the responses carefully in order to ask the next question and keep a smooth flow to the interview. UNIT 2 LESSON 5 8

Interviewer Tips Be yourself and ask the questions on a personal level…keep it simple. Be yourself and ask the questions on a personal level…keep it simple. Listen! Try not to think of the next question all the time. If you keep your ears open then the next question you need to ask will be very natural. Listen! Try not to think of the next question all the time. If you keep your ears open then the next question you need to ask will be very natural. Make sure you have reviewed the potential interview questions so they are familiar in your head. This will help avoid an awkward moment during the interview. Make sure you have reviewed the potential interview questions so they are familiar in your head. This will help avoid an awkward moment during the interview. Stay engaged in the interview and give good eye contact. Really focus on the person talking and keep it conversational with a good flow. Stay engaged in the interview and give good eye contact. Really focus on the person talking and keep it conversational with a good flow. UNIT 2 LESSON 5 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 9

Role 2-Interviewer Review the potential interview questions to prepare found on the document titled Mock Roadtrip Interview Role 2-Interviewer. UNIT 2 LESSON 5 10

Role 3-Recorder In your group of three, your job is to record the responses by the interviewee. You may record your responses in the space provided on the document but you may also choose the option to record the interview electronically. You may use a mobile device, webcam, or digital/video camera. It will be important to use a format that you can share with your teacher. UNIT 2 LESSON 5 11

Recorder Tips You do not need to write what the interviewee is saying word for word. You do not need to write what the interviewee is saying word for word. Write down the main points/parts of their response in bulleted list or short statements. Write down the main points/parts of their response in bulleted list or short statements. Provide enough detail in your information so another observer could read their response and understand the answer. Provide enough detail in your information so another observer could read their response and understand the answer. Write clearly and neatly! Write clearly and neatly! If recording electronically, make sure you check the volume, keep a steady hand or a tripod and share in the agreed upon format with your teacher. If recording electronically, make sure you check the volume, keep a steady hand or a tripod and share in the agreed upon format with your teacher. UNIT 2 LESSON 5 Adapted from Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. By Gebhard, N., McAllister, B., & Marriner, M. 12

Role 3-Recorder Record the responses to the interview questions electronically or on the document titled Mock Roadtrip Interview Role 3-Recorder. UNIT 2 LESSON 5 13

Review How did you feel as the interviewee on the last stop of your Mock Roadtrip Interview? What are some of the important things to keep in mind in an interview for each role? (interviewee, interviewer, recorder) What were the benefits and challenges of working in groups throughout the interview process? UNIT 2 LESSON 5 14

Review Answers How did you feel as the interviewee on the last stop of your Mock Road Trip Interview? Answers will vary Answers will vary What are some of the important things to keep in mind in an interview for each role? (interviewee, interviewer, recorder) Possible answers may include: Possible answers may include: Coming prepared to an interview Coming prepared to an interview Clearly asking and completely answering interview questions Clearly asking and completely answering interview questions Recording the responses accurately Recording the responses accurately Maintaining focus Maintaining focus What were the benefits and challenges of working in groups throughout the interview process? Answers will vary Answers will vary UNIT 2 LESSON 5 15

Complete the Lesson… To complete your roadtrip and mock interview, reflect on your experience on the document titled Road Trip Interview Reflection. UNIT 2 LESSON 5 16