the interview – a webquest
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The Interview – a WebQuest
The Job Interview – a WebQuest
IntroductionMeet Josh and Jane. They just graduated from college? 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.
TaskYour 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?
• 7th – What kinds of questions do interviewers ask? Give examples of common questions and answers.
Process
• You will assume the identity of an investigative journalist.
• Seven groups of three or four 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 SheetWrite your name in a box indicating the question you will work on.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
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 10-15 minute PowerPoint presentation or role play to the other class members.
• All group members will participate and evaluate each other.
Process
• PowerPoint presentation will include:– 15-20 slides– at least 5 elements (clip art, pics)– 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 Su
refire Tips and Tricks
• GrooveJob.com• Ten qualities of a valuable employee
Process
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 Su
refire 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 Su
refire 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 Su
refire Tips and Tricks
Process
Use the following web sites to answer the 7th question--What kinds of questions do interviewers ask? Give examples of common questions and answers.
• jobweb.com • Monster Career Advice • How to Ace Your Job Interview: 88
Surefire Tips and Tricks • Job Interview Questions• Questions—about.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 responsibilityDoes not help
teamHelps team very
little
Helps team with most duties
Performs all duties of assigned team
Share responsibility equallyDoesn’t help
with the work
Rarely does the assigned work
Usually does the assigned work
Always does the assigned work
Cooperate with teammates Usually arguesSometimes
arguesRarely argues Never argues
Presenting
Time Less than 8 minutes
8-9 minutes 10-12 minutes 13 minutes
Business Dress (percentage of group)
25% 50% 75% 100%
Demonstrates depth of knowledge
Doesn’t understand
Understands little
Understands most
Understands ubject well
Subject is thoroughly coveredInadequate
coverageCovers some,
but not allCovers most
Covers all & asks for ?’s
15-20 slides 10 slides or less 11-12 slides 13-14 slides 15-20 slides
Title & summary slides; 5 elements
Title slideTitle & 5
elementsTitle & summary
All requirements met
Total _____/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 2-4 school days. • Author: Nancy Gale