Win The

Job

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Introduction

In this lesson, you will discuss the tools employers use to hire people, including job interviews. You’ll explore techniques that can help you stand out from other candidates. You will analyze the job interviews of others to identify the techniques they used. Eventually, you will form a group and practice interviewing one another using some of the techniques showcased in this lesson. Learning how to conduct successful job interviews while you're younger will help prepare you to "win the job" you want in the future.

HOW DO I WIN THE JOB?

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Many employers look for people with specific skills or attitudes to fill positions in their business. They often make these decisions based on three things;

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• Your cover letter
• Your resume
• Your interview

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In this particular lesson we are going to focus on what it takes to stand out during a job interview.

An interview allows a potential employer to ask you specific questions about your:

• Experience,
• Strengths and weaknesses,
• Reasons for wanting to work for their company, and
• Any other information they feel is relevant.

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They may also assess you on your:

• Appearance,
• Demeanor, and
• Enthusiasm for the job.

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The interview is often the greatest factor in whether people get a position or not.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW?

Read the article "How to do Well in an Interview and Secure a Position"

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Which of these recommendations would be easy for you to do and which ones you may need help with?

How to do Well in an

Interview and Secure a Position

WHAT DOES A GOOD INTERVIEW LOOK LIKE?

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Watch the short video "Top Interview Tips" to answer the following questions.

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• Which techniques from the list did they mention?
• What are some new techniques you saw in the video that were not found on the list?
• What are some things you think you should avoid doing during an interview? Why?

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Top Interview Tips

HOW CAN I PRACTICE DOING AN INTERVIEW?

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Team-up with two other students to practice your interviewing skills.

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• One student will conduct the interview.
• One student will be interviewed.
• One student will observe the interview and take notes about the techniques being used by the person being interviewed.

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Each of you will have the opportunity to play all three roles.

Each of you will choose three different questions to ask as the interviewer.

PART 1

Assign each member of the group a number between 1 and 3.

Use the table below to see who will be doing each job.

PART 2

Review the interview questions you will be asked by your interviewer. Take about 5 minutes to think about how to answer your questions. You may write down your thoughts if you think it would be helpful.

PART 3

Interview Protocol

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• Enter and greet one another. Sit down.
• The interviewer will begin with a greeting type of question like, “How are you doing today?” and the interviewee will respond.
• The interviewer will then begin to ask the first of their three questions.
• The observer will be using the list from earlier in the lesson to see if the interviewee is using any of the suggested techniques.

PART 4

Interview Review Protocol

After the first interview is complete, take about two minutes to discuss the interview.

Interviewee: Begin by critiquing your own performance. Were you satisfied with what you said? Would you change anything if given the chance?

Interviewer: Share what you thought the interviewee did well. Provide specific examples.

Observer: Discuss what techniques the interviewee used from the list.

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Once the review is done, everyone switches roles, and a new interview is conducted.

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PART 5

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB?

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