World of Work

Interview and Interpersonal Skills

Agenda & Lesson Objectives

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• World of Work Requirements
• Interview Tips
• Practice Interview Questions
• Letters of recommendation
• SAT/ACT registration

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World of Work Requirements

Graduation Requirement:

• Interview
• Resume

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The goal: to prepare students in pursuing a career in which they will be successful and enjoy

The Junior Interview

• Interviews will be on Thursday, March 20
• You will receive a pass in Canvas inbox on Friday, March 14th with your interview appointment time. Please report to Media 5 minutes before your scheduled time
• Come prepared with your resume if you plan to refer to your resume during the interview.
• Dress appropriately!

Professional Attire

Business casual, Business formal, and Smart casual

Professional Attire

What not to wear:

• Athletic/sportswear
• Hoodies
• Shorts or low-cut shirts
• Flip-flops or sneakers

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What to wear:

• Button down shirts with professional pants
• Clean and non-wrinkled clothes
• Clothes that fit properly (not too big, and not too small)
• Closed-toe professional shoes

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Day-of Interview Tips

• Dress appropriately – Dress for Success!
• Arrive 5-10 minutes early
• Maintain comfortable eye contact
• Establish rapport
• Introduce yourself clearly with your first and last name
• Make eye contact with your interviewer.
• Consider a hand shake
• Reflect upon your skills and character strengths
• Ask questions about college and career choices

Resumes due DATE

• Students will turn in their resume to their English teacher by your teacher established deadline.
• Teachers will submit resumes for each of their classes to STUDENT SERVICES by March 11th
• If you miss your teacher’s established deadline OR if you take English at HCC, you must turn in a copy of your resume to Student Services by March 11th

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Post Interview Evaluation

• At the end of the interview:

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• The Interviewer will complete a checklist on the student
• This is just feedback for you
• This is not a grade

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• All students will get a copy of the feedback form completed for their interview.
• Once the resume is handed in and you have completed the interview, your world of work requirement will be met!

Sample Interview Questions

• Let’s review some examples of some of the questions you may be asked during your interview.

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• Remember to answer with confidence. It is a great opportunity to brag about yourself and your achievements.

Ideas for Over The Summer

• Summer College Programs
• Internships
• Work
• Volunteer
• Leadership Activities
• Prepare for summer or fall SAT/ACT

Letters of Recommendation

How many are needed?

• Colleges generally require two academic (Teacher) letters and one counselor letter of recommendation.

Who should students ask and When?

• Students should ask Teachers that can write a positive letter about student skills, abilities and academic performance in the classroom, or a particular area of study.
• Students should begin to ask teachers on March 10th

Teacher Letters

• On Monday, March 10th you may begin to ask teachers for Letters of recommendation
• Have an in-person conversation with the teacher you would like to write on your behalf.
• After your conversation, follow up with an e-mail, thanking your teacher for agreeing to write on your behalf.
• Provide teachers with all materials required. (Your teacher may ask you for a copy of your resume, or to complete the “teacher information form” in Naviance)
• We will review how to “invite” teachers in Naviance in the fall, you do not need to do that now.

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Counselor Letters

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• You do not need to formally ask your counselor for a letter of recommendation.

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• You will need to complete the counselor information form in Naviance.

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Don’t forget…

Planning to take a college entrance exam?

Register online:

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SAT go to: Collegeboard.org

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ACT go to: ACT.org

Don’t forget…

Planning to take JumpStart Classes via HCC?

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1. Read Everything →
2. Attend a Collaboration Hour (T 3/18 4 PM)
3. Apply (see specific instructions) →
4. Placement Tests (if under 3.0)
5. Register (late March/early April)
6. Renew Synergy Forms (after 4/1)

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Contact: recruitment@howardcc.edu if you have problems with your application

Don’t forget…

Resources to help you through this process:

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• March to the Future
• Naviance (College search & Scatter Graph)
• College Board College Search (Big Futures)

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Questions?........

Please complete this survey: Post-test