Beacon Lesson Plan Library
Job Interviews
Summer Zephyr
Bay District Schools
Description
Through the use of role-playing strategies as well as video taping, students practice skills required for effective job interviewing and listening skills.
Standards
Florida Sunshine State Standards
LA.C.1.4.1
The student selects and uses appropriate listening strategies according to the intended purpose (such as solving problems, interpreting and evaluating the techniques and intent of a presentation, and taking action in career-related situations).
LA.C.3.4.4
The student applies oral communication skills to interviews, group presentations, formal presentations, and impromptu situations.
Florida Process Standards
Effective Communicators
02 Florida students communicate in English and other languages using information, concepts, prose, symbols, reports, audio and video recordings, speeches, graphic displays, and computer-based programs.
Cooperative Workers
08 Florida students work cooperatively to successfully complete a project or activity.
Materials
-Camcorder
-VCR/TV
-Resume background sheet
Preparations
1. Duplicate resume background sheet for each student
2. Set up equipment for video
3. Model proper use of equipment
Procedures
1. Students view "Job Interviewing Skills" video and complete a background information sheet.
2. Students take turns role-playing the "interviewer" and the "interviewee" while one of them operates the camcorder.
3. After all interviews have been given, students evaluate each other using an interview rubric.
Assessments
Interview rubric criteria:
1. Appearance: appropriate dress, posture, fidgeting, seating posture, etc.
2. Speaking: clear, few ums, used whole sentences, audible, few grammatical errors, etc.
3. Impression: showed self-confidence, could answer the questions quickly, shook hands, introduced self, etc.
4. Listening skills: appropriate for interview
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