The Interview Process

You are about to graduate high school and preparing to take the next step in your life. You realize you will need a job to work while you are taking this step. You have attended a job fair and are wanting to prepare yourself for any of the employers that will be interviewing you for positions. Your task is to research job interview etiquette to study, learn, and practice to be prepared and market yourself for the available position.

Your task is to prepare yourself for the interview process. To attain this goal, you need to know the following:

1. Appropriate Attire- How do you need to dress?

2. What attributes are the employers looking for?

3. Should you ask questions during the interview process? If so, what types of questions would be appropriate? When is the appropriate time to ask questions?

4. Is non-verbal communication an important component in the interview process? If so, explain.

5. List any common mistakes made by interviewees during an interview? How can you avoid these?

Throughout the course of this project you will be researching, recording information, and following web links provided to gather information to prepare yourself for the upcoming class presentations. Additional websites may be used.

Lesson 1

Appropriate Attire

Research your company of interest to know the appropriate attire.(Casual, Business Casual, Formal, etc.) How to Dress for a Formal or Casual Interview - The Balance Careers.

Lesson 2

Candidate Attributes

Do you possess any certain skills or certifications?

15 Traits Of The Ideal Employee - Forbes.

Lesson 3

Who Should Ask Questions?

Should you ask questions during the interview process?

If so, what types of questions would be appropriate?

When is the appropriate time to ask questions?

Reasons to Ask Good Questions in a Job Interview.

Lesson 4

Non-verbal Communication

Is non-verbal communication an important component in the interview process?

If so, explain.

Nonverbal Communication Tips for Job Interviews | ResumeCoach

Lesson 5

Common Mistakes Made During an Interview

List any common mistakes made by interviewees during an interview?

How can you avoid these?

The 11 most common job interview mistakes - CNBC.com.

At the end of this lesson you will be presenting the information you have acquired. The presentation will consist of:

Role Play/Mock Interview -Each student will participate as the Interviewer and Interviewee.

Peer Grading Rubric -Each student will be provided a grading rubric that will allow them to grade themselves along with the ability to grade their peer they are paired with.

n conclusion, you have now learned a skill that will enable you the opportunity to reach your goal.

Use this skill to build upon future goals as you continue your journey.

Don’t forget that first impressions are lasting. Usually your employer will know in the first three minutes. So dress appropriate, be confident, know when to ask the “right” questions, and learn from the mistakes of others.

Business Communications Textbook

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Objectives of this assignment include research and presentation to achieve and accomplish a great interview for the opportunity of future employment. The skills and information they will learn will serve as a preparation tool so they will feel more comfortable and know what to expect when this opportunity is given.