Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Day 80: Mock Interviews

Unit 2: Careers
Mock Interview Project Instructions

Assignment:  For this project you will participate in a mock interview by completing the steps below in order.
  1. In class, one of your classmates will interview you.  Their job is to ask you the 7 questions that you’ve prepared answers for in an interview simulation.  The more serious you take it, the better you’ll do.  
  2. The interviewer will take notes while you interview and give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve. (You will use these notes and refer to them when you write your reflection.)
  3. After the interview, reflect on your experience.  Make a copy of this Reflection Form, fill it out and save it in your Careers folder.
  4. Finally, write a Follow Up Letter to your interviewer.

Monday, May 9, 2016

Day 79: Mock Interview Instructions

Prepare for the Interview
A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the position.  Thoroughly preparing for an interview will make a huge difference in how well you do.  In this unit you will learn how to prepare for an interview, construct answers to interview questions and write a follow-up letter.

Tasks:



  1. Assignment:  For this project you will prepare for a mock interview by completing the steps below in order.
    • Prepare typed responses for the Mock Interview Questions Assignment Submission Form
    • Practice answering the interview questions out loud.
    • In class, on the assigned day, one of your classmates will interview you.  Their job is to ask you the 7 questions that you’ve prepared answers for in an interview simulation.  The more serious you take it, the better you’ll do.  
    • The interviewer will take notes while you interview and give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve. (You will use these notes and refer to them when you write your reflection.)
    • After the interview, reflect on your experience.  Make a copy of this Reflection Form, fill it out and save it in your Careers folder.
    • Finally, write a Follow Up Letter to your interviewer.
  2. Mock Interview Notes (the interviewer will fill this form out during the interview)
  3. Write a Follow-Up Letter to your interviewer

Friday, May 6, 2016

Day 77- Interview Tips continued


Old Stuff:
          1.        Tell Me About Yourself
·         Tips
·   Make a copy of this worksheet and save it in your "Careers" folder
                                   ·   Read the instructions and answer the question
2.        How to Prepare for an Interview
·         Make a copy of this worksheet: Think-Pair-Share
·          Interview Question Practice
3.  Complete the Unit 5 Review guide.      

Assignment Submission Form

4.     Finalize your resume

5.        Create a list of references
·         How to Pick a Reference
·         References Assignment 
·         Remember, you MUST ask people if they are willing to be your reference before you list them!

·         Take notes on the worksheet from the Think-Pair-Share activity while watching the video

7.      Proper Interview Attire Assignment
·         Instructions
·         How To Get the Link
·         Examples
·         Example 1
·         Example 2
·         Example 3
·         Example 4   



Final Exam Review Guide

Next Assignment: Prepare for the Interview
A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the position.  Thoroughly preparing for an interview will make a huge difference in how well you do.  In this unit you will learn how to prepare for an interview, construct answers to interview questions and write a follow-up letter.

Tasks:


  1. Assignment:  For this project you will prepare for a mock interview by completing the steps below in order.
    • Prepare typed responses for the Mock Interview Questions Assignment Submission Form
    • Practice answering the interview questions out loud.
    • In class, on the assigned day, one of your classmates will interview you.  Their job is to ask you the 7 questions that you’ve prepared answers for in an interview simulation.  The more serious you take it, the better you’ll do.  
    • The interviewer will take notes while you interview and give you feedback on what you did well and how you can improve. (You will use these notes and refer to them when you write your reflection.)
    • After the interview, reflect on your experience.  Make a copy of this Reflection Form, fill it out and save it in your Careers folder.
    • Finally, write a Follow Up Letter to your interviewer.
  2. Mock Interview Notes (the interviewer will fill this form out during the interview)
  3. Write a Follow-Up Letter to your interviewer

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Day 76 - Interview Tips

Today's Agenda:
          1.        Tell Me About Yourself
·         Tips
·   Make a copy of this worksheet and save it in your "Careers" folder
                                   ·   Read the instructions and answer the question
2.        How to Prepare for an Interview
·         Make a copy of this worksheet: Think-Pair-Share
·          Interview Question Practice
3.  Complete the Unit 5 Review guide.      

Assignment Submission Form

Old Stuff:
4.     Finalize your resume

5.        Create a list of references
·         How to Pick a Reference
·         References Assignment 
·         Remember, you MUST ask people if they are willing to be your reference before you list them!

·         Take notes on the worksheet from the Think-Pair-Share activity while watching the video

7.      Proper Interview Attire Assignment
·         Instructions
·         How To Get the Link
·         Examples
·         Example 1
·         Example 2
·         Example 3
·         Example 4   

Final Exam Review Guide




Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Day 75- Interview Attire

Bellwork:
  • Sign up for an Animoto account if you don't have one!
    • Sign up for the FREE account

Class Objectives:
  • Describe appropriate interview attire

Today's Agenda:
  1. Sign up for an Animoto account
  2. Proper Interview Attire Assignment
Tomorrow's Agenda:
          Tell Me About Yourself
·         Tips
·   Make a copy of this worksheet and save it in your "Careers" folder
                                   ·   Read the instructions and answer the question
How to Prepare for an Interview
·         Make a copy of this worksheet: Think-Pair-Share
·          Interview Question Practice
Complete the Unit 5 Review guide.      





Old Stuff:
Finalize your resume
Create a list of references
·         How to Pick a Reference
·         References Assignment 
·         Remember, you MUST ask people if they are willing to be your reference before you list them!

·         Take notes on the worksheet from the Think-Pair-Share activity while watching the video



Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Day 67 - Interviewing Basics

Bellwork:
  • Make sure you have finished the following:
    • Resume 
    • References Page 

Agenda:
  1. How to Prepare for an Interview
  2. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
    • Take notes on the worksheet from the Think-Pair-Share activity while watching the video
Tomorrow's Agenda:
  1. Sign up for an Animoto account
  2. Proper Interview Attire Assignment

Monday, May 2, 2016

Day 78- Resumes and References

Agenda:
  1. Finalize your resume
  2. Create a list of references
Assignment Submission Form


Next Assignment (get a head start today)
  1. Sign up for an Animoto account
  2. Proper Interview Attire Assignment