1. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 1 Chapter 4 LESSON 4.4 Interview Successfully Objectives: By the end of class, students will be able to:  Describe the correct way to interview for a job  Compose an interview follow-up letter

2. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 2 Chapter 4 Pre-Interview Checklist  Be on time  Know your resume  Know the company  Anticipate questions  Answers to hard questions  Do a practice interview  Prepare questions  Dress for success

3. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 3 Chapter 4 In the Interview  Be polite  Nonverbal communication  Try to make only positive remarks  Let the interviewer lead the conversation  Bring up your skills and experience  Ask questions  Let the interviewer know you would like the position  Thank the interviewer

4. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 4 Chapter 4 What They Can’t Ask You  The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1964  The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

5. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 5 Chapter 4 Examples of Inappropriate Questions  Have you ever seen a therapist?  Are you planning to have kids?  What is your medical history?  You’re a Christian, aren’t you?  What country are you from?

6. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Slide 6 Chapter 4 Write a Follow-Up Letter  Thank the interviewer  Identify the position you are seeking  Repeat your interest

7. © Thomson/South-Western ECONOMIC EDUCATION FOR CONSUMERS Student Practice/Application  Your Task:  1. Read Pages 144-149 in your Economics textbook.  2. Complete all Try These questions on Page 149  3. Complete Exit Ticket Question  Extra Credit: Complete questions 9 & 11 on page 149 of your Economics Textbook Slide 7 Chapter 4