The Interview – a WebQuest

The Job Interview – a WebQuest

IntroductionMeet 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.

TaskYour task is to help Mike and Mary 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, and formal attire?

• 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 of the common mistakes made by interviewees? How can these mistakes be avoided?

Process

• You will assume the identity of an investigative reporter.

• Six groups with four students will work together to gather information about job interviews.

Process

• You will have one class period to research.

• You will have one class period to work with your group and create a PowerPoint presentation.

• You will have one class period to present your information.

Process

• PowerPoint presentation will include:

– Title Slide

– 5 Slides

– at least 3 objects

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, and formal attire?

• http://www.ehow.com/how_49_dress-business-casual.html

• http://www.ehow.com/how_1373_dress-job-interview.html

• http://www.diversityinc.com/article/1899/What-Should-You-Wear-to-a-Job-Interview-Should-You-Hide-Your-Hair/

ProcessUse the following web sites to

answer the 2nd question--What qualities is an interviewer looking for in an employee?

• http://www.groovejob.com/resources/interview/qualities/

• http://www.helium.com/items/183668-top-10-qualities-and-skills-employers-seek

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://usfweb2.usf.edu/eoa/interview_faq.asp

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.negotiations.com/bizhack/interview-

mistakes/ • http://www.ehow.com/how_4819733_overcome-

common-interviewing-mistakes.html

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 responsibility

Does not help team

Helps team very little

Helps team with most duties

Performs all duties of assigned team

Presenting

Subject is thoroughly covered

Inadequate coverage

Covers some, but not all

Covers most Covers all

5 slides 1slides or less 2 slides 4 slides 5 slides

Total _____

Conclusion

• Being prepared promotes confidence!

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