The Interview – a WebQuest

1. The Job Interview – a WebQuest The Interview – a WebQuest

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. Process Use the following web sites to answer the 1st question-What do you wear to a job interview? • http://www.collegegrad.com/interview/whattoweartoajobinterview.shtml • http://www.quintcareers.com/dress_for_success.html • http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewattire/a/interviewdress.htm

8. Process Use the following web sites to answer the 2nd question--What qualities is an interviewer looking for in an employee? • http://www.your-career-change.com/key-qualities.html • http://www.onlineeducation.com/resources/Employee-Qualities.php • http://www.rady.ucsd.edu/beyster/media/newsletter/2011/fall/qualities-eo.html

9. 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? • http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/illegalinterv.htm • http://www.usatoday.com/careers/resources/interviewillegal.htm • http://www.jobinterviewquestions.org/questions/illegal-questions.asp

10. Process Use the following web sites to answer the 4th question--What are some of the common mistakes made by interviewees? How can these mistakes be avoided? • http://searchwarp.com/swa148621.htm • http://www.prlog.org/10337437-five-common-interview-mistakes.html • http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Interview-Mistakes-You-Must-Avoid&id=929098 • http://www.ehow.com/how_4819733_overcome-common-interviewing-mistakes.html

11. Group names: ________________________________________

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