Project: Mastering the Job Interview
Welcome to your new pupil-created mining expedition project! You’re going to explore how to apply for a job and go through a job interview process, all by yourself, with just a little guidance to help you along the way. You’ll learn how to choose a job, research it, prepare your application, and then actually do a job interview. Don’t worry if it seems a bit much; we’ll take it step by step, and you’ll do great!
Step 1: Pick a Job
- Task: Look for a job advert online or in a newspaper that you find interesting. It could be anything from a scientist to a chef!
Step 2: Research Your Chosen Job, 25💎 for notes on this (handwritten)
- Task 1: Discover what people do in this job every day. You can look online, watch videos, or read articles about it. You can also ask people you know that do this work about it!
- Task 2: Learn what skills and qualities (traits) the job needs. These are usually listed in the job advert.
- Task 3: Understand the job advert. What is the company asking for? Make sure you know what they want.
- Task 4: Find out how to make a resume (a document that shows your skills and experience). There are lots of examples online!
Step 3: Prepare for Your Job Interview, 25💎 for the resume, 25💎 for all other prep
- Task 1: Create your resume. Include things you’re proud of, like extracurricular activities, after-school jobs, awards, and any clubs you’re part of and take an active role in (like organising events).
- !!! Make sure your resume reflects what the job advert asks for; remember, you found information about this in step 2.
- Task 2: Write a short introduction about yourself to share at the beginning of the interview.
- Task 3: Think of some questions to ask the interviewer about the job or the company. This is important as you will come across interested, assertive and like you have done your research. Get inspiration from your research from step 2.
- Task 4: Write down what you hope to get from this job. Why do you want it?
Step 4: Do the Job Interview, 25💎 for the script, 50💎 for the video
- Option 1: Write a script of the job interview. Pretend you’re both the person interviewing and the person being interviewed. What would you ask? What would you answer?
- Option 2: Act out the job interview with a friend. One of you is the interviewer (the person hiring) and the other is the interviewee (the person applying). Then swap roles!
Word List and Definitions
- Job Advert: A notice telling people that a job is available.
- Resume: A document that lists your skills, education, and experience. It’s used to apply for jobs. Look up the pronunciation of this word online!
- Interview: A meeting where someone asks you questions to see if you are right for a job.
- Employer: A person or company that pays people to work for them.
- Employee: A person who works for an employer.
- Skills: The ability to do something well.
- Qualities: Personal traits or characteristics.
- Achievements: Things you have done successfully, especially using effort, skill, or courage.
- Extracurricular Activities: Activities you do outside of school, like sports or music.
- Introduction: Telling someone about yourself.
- Expectations: What you hope or expect to happen in the future.
This project is all about learning and having fun, so take your time, and don’t be afraid to be creative with your job interview! Good luck!