Job Interview Powerpoint Presentations - DOC

							Preparing For A Job Interview
Purpose:
This lesson is design to teach students how to be prepared for a job interview and give
general knowledge of the interview process.

Objectives:
Upon completion of the lesson, students will be able to:
   1. Determine the importance of first impressions.
   2. Demonstrate proper handshaking methods, proper introductions, and proper
      posture.
   3. Determine proper attire.
   4. Answer interview questions in a professional manner.

TEKS/TAKS:
   1. TEKS: 119.102
   2. TAKS Alignment:         English: 1(6)(B)(E), 1(7)(F), 2(10)(B), 2(11)(A)(B),
                                       3(6)(E)(G), 3(7)(G), 3(10)(B)
Focus/Interest Approach:
       Conduct a mock interview that is not perfect.

Lesson Content:
   A. Job interview purpose
          a. It provides an opportunity for you to sell yourself verbally to the employer
              on why you are the best applicant for the job.
   B. Questions to research
          a. What services or products does the company provide?
          b. Who are the company’s customers?
          c. Who are the key personnel?
          d. Where are the company headquarters, plants, etc?
          e. What are the specific duties of the job applied for?
          f. What is the name of the interviewer?
          g. How profitable is the company?
   C. Sources of information
          a. Newspaper or magazine
          b. Brochures
          c. Internet website
          d. Employees
          e. Customers
          f. Position announcements
          g. TWFC
   D. Interview prep suggestions
          a. Be neat and well groomed.
                i. Elaborate on the issue of good hygiene (Brush teeth, use soap,
                    wear deodorant)
         b. Dress appropriate for the type of job
         c. Go to interview alone
         d. Be on time
         e. Use good manners and appropriate gestures
                i. Hand shake, smile
         f. Pay attention to interviewer
         g. Ask appropriate questions about the job
         h. Have necessary personal reference information.
   E. Common questions
         a. What is your experience?
         b. What activities did you participate in during school, community, etc?
         c. What are your career goals?
         d. Why do you want this job?
         e. What are your major strengths?
         f. What are your major weaknesses?
         g. How well do you get along with others?
         h. Are you willing to work overtime?
         i. When can you begin work?
         j. Tell me about yourself.
   F. Do’s and Don’ts
         a. Use table on power point presentation.
Guided Practice
       Divide class into groups and have them interview each other.
Independent Practice
        Have students come up with original interview questions and share them with the
class. Then have the students tell how they would answer them.
List of Materials
Computer with Power Point
LCD projector