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

2. Introduction Meet Steve and Amy. 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.

3. Task Your task is to help them with the following items: 1 st – 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?) 2 nd - What qualities is an interviewer looking for in an employee? 3 rd - Should an interviewee ask questions during the interview? What kind of questions are appropriate? What questions are not appropriate? 4 th - Does nonverbal communication play a role in the interview? Please explain. Give examples. 5 th - Are there any questions that an interviewer shouldn’t ask you? What are they? Why shouldn’t they be asked? What should you say? 6 th - What are some of the common mistakes made by interviewees? How can these mistakes be avoided?

4. Process You will assume the identity of an investigative journalist. Six groups of four students will work together to gather information about job interviews. To narrow your focus, I have assigned you to a group and an item to research.

5. Group & Item Sheet 1 st Item2 nd Item3 rd Item 4 th Item 5 th Item 6 th Item Group 1Group 2Group 3Group 4Group 5Group 6 MarioKristenDeandreBrennaEathanKyra JakeAlainaBriannaDelanieElijahMesgana BraxtonEmmaAlexAnamarieZachKaori MattNate

6. Process You will have two class periods to research with your group and create a PowerPoint presentation. You will then present your group’s information in a 15-minute PowerPoint presentation (1 PPT per group). All group members MUST participate in the research and presentation.

7. Process Your presentation must include: –title slide –summary slide –information that is relevant to the topic Presenters must speak clearly and loudly; take your time and make sure you have enough information for 15 minutes.

8. GROUP 1 You may use the following web sites to address the 1 st item-- 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 TricksHow to Ace Your Job Interview: 88 Surefire Tips and Tricks Quintessential Careers How to Dress for an Interview CollegeGrad.com

9. GROUP 2 You may use the following web sites to address the 2nd item-- 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 Surefire Tips and TricksHow to Ace Your Job Interview: 88 Surefire Tips and Tricks GrooveJob.com Ten qualities of a valuable employee

10. GROUP 3 You may use the following web sites to address the 3rd item-- 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 Surefire Tips and TricksHow to Ace Your Job Interview: 88 Surefire Tips and Tricks Job Interview Questions Quintessential Careers

11. GROUP 4 You may use the following web sites to address the 4 th item-- 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 Surefire Tips and TricksHow to Ace Your Job Interview: 88 Surefire Tips and Tricks Forbes.com

12. GROUP 5 You may use the following web sites to address the 5 th item- - 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

13. GROUP 6 You may use the following web sites to address the 6 th item-- 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 Surefire Tips and TricksHow to Ace Your Job Interview: 88 Surefire Tips and Tricks WorkTree.com

14. Job Interview Web Quest Rubric Task46810Total 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. Share responsibility equally Doesn’t help with the work Rarely does the assigned work Usually does the assigned work Always does the assigned work Presenting Subject is thoroughly covered Inadequate coverage Covers some, but not all Covers most Covers all & asks for ?’s Title & summary slides; 5 objectsTitle slideTitle & 5 objectsTitle & summary All requirements met Total_____/40

15. Conclusion Most interviewers make their decision within the first three minutes, so make a terrific first impression. 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!