The Interview – a WebQuest The Job Interview – a WebQuest The Interview – a WebQuest

Introduction Meet Josh and Jane. They just graduated from high school! Yeah! Now they need jobs. In the coming month, they will be interviewing with prospective 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 Josh and Jane 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, professional business, and formal attire? What do you wear to an interview? to work? to a company social event?) 2nd - What qualities is an interviewer looking for in an employee? 3rd - Should an interviewee ask questions during the interview? What kind of questions are appropriate? What questions are not appropriate? 4th - Does nonverbal communication play a role in the interview? Please explain. Give examples. 5th - Are there any questions that an interviewer shouldn’t ask you? What are they? Why shouldn’t they be asked? What should you say? 6th - What are some of the common mistakes made by interviewees? How can these mistakes be avoided?

Process You will assume the identity of an investigative journalist. Six groups of students will work together to gather information about job interviews. To narrow your focus, sign up for the question you wish to research.

Question – Sign up Sheet Write your name in a box indicating the question you will work on. 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Process You will have one class period to research. You will have one class period to collaborate with your group and create a PowerPoint presentation. You will have one class period to present your information in a 10 slide (minimum) PowerPoint presentation or role play to the other class members. All group members will participate and evaluate each other using scoring rubrics.

Process PowerPoint presentation will include: Presenters will wear 10-20 slides at least 5 objects title slide summary slide information that is relevant to the topic Presenters will wear appropriate business dress

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, business-casual, professional business, and formal attire? What do you wear to an interview? to work? to a company social event?) About: Job Searching How Not to Act in a Job Interview How to Ace Your Job Interview: 88 Surefire Tips and Tricks Quintessential Careers How to Dress for an Interview CollegeGrad.com

Process Use the following web sites to answer the 2nd question--What qualities is an interviewer looking for in an employee? Monster Career Advice How Not to Act in a Job Interview How to Ace Your Job Interview: 88 Surefire Tips and Tricks GrooveJob.com Ten qualities of a valuable employee

Process Quintessential Careers Use the following web sites to answer the 3rd question--Should an interviewee ask questions during the interview? What kind of questions are appropriate? What questions are not appropriate? Pam Pohly's Net Guide JobWeb.com How to Ace Your Job Interview: 88 Surefire Tips and Tricks Job Interview Questions Quintessential Careers

Process Use the following web sites to answer the 4th question--Does nonverbal communication play a role in the interview? Please explain. Give examples. How Not to Act in a Job Interview A Successful Job Interview How to Ace Your Job Interview: 88 Surefire Tips and Tricks Forbes.com

Process Use the following web sites to answer the 5th question--Are there any questions that an interviewer shouldn’t ask you? What are they? Why shouldn’t they be asked? What should you say? About: Job Searching How Not to Act in a Job Interview Handling Illegal Job Questions Illegal Job Questions WashingtonPost.com

Process Use the following web sites to answer the 6th question-- What are some of the common mistakes made by interviewees? How can these mistakes be avoided? jobweb.com Monster Career Advice How Not to Act in a Job Interview How to Ace Your Job Interview: 88 Surefire Tips and Tricks WorkTree.com

Job Interview WebQuest Rubric Task 1 2 3 4 Total Research/Preparing Research & gather information Doesn’t 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 Share responsibility equally Doesn’t help with the work Rarely does the assigned work Usually does the assigned work Always does the assigned work Cooperate with teammates Usually argues Sometimes argues Rarely argues Never argues Presenting Time Less than 10 minutes 10-12 minutes 12-14 minutes 15 minutes Business Dress (percentage of group) 25% 50% 75% 100% Demonstrates depth of knowledge Doesn’t understand Understands little Understands most Understand subject well Subject is thoroughly covered Inadequate coverage Covers some, but not all Covers most Covers all & asks for ?’s 15-20 slides 10 slides or less 11-12 slides 13-14 slides Title & summary slides; 5 objects Title slide Title & 5 objects Title & summary All requirements met _____/40

Conclusion Whether you are new to the workforce or are switching jobs, you have learned how to prepare for and have a successful job interview. Being prepared promotes confidence! Most interviewers make their decision within the first three minutes, so make a terrific first impression.

Teacher’s Page In this WebQuest, students will investigate all aspects of a professional job interview. Students will work in teams to find information and then present it to the other class members. This WebQuest will take 3-4 school days. This WebQuest is designed for a Business Communications II high school class and helps teach Standard 5 of the Utah State Business Education curriculum. Author: Nancy Gale ngale@alpine.k12.ut.us