SPEECH
& FORENSICS
STEPS
FOR JOB INTERVIEW PROJECT
Project: Job Interview
Due:
Steps:
1. Complete
Communication
Test & Work
Interest Quiz
2. Choose
a job, internship or volunteer position based on your interests. Some jobs
you
may want to consider are:
Fast
Food Worker
Hostess
Buss
Boy
Family
Business
Retail
Associate
Candy
Striper
Journalism
Intern
Sports
Coach
Camp
Counselor
Cashier
at Music Store
Blockbuster
Employee
Box
Packer/Shipper
Mover
Golf
Caddy
Pool
Boy
Lifeguard
Construction
Worker
Landscaper
Secretary
Barista
Cook
Janitor
Babysitter
Personal
Assistant
Veterinary
Assistant
Volunteer
3. Find
a real job to
apply for. You donÕt have to
actually apply for it unless
you
want to, although you could use the project as an opportunity to actually
get
a job. Either way, for the
purposes of the mock interview you will be doing
for
this class, you will have to choose a real position of your choosing to apply for.
Some
places to look for jobs include:
Post
a resume, search for jobs, connect with companies, and more.
From
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
<www.ajcjobs.com>
Yahoo! HotJobs - Search Jobs by
Location, Industry or Keyword.
<www.hotjobs.com>
Site
where employers and jobseekers meet to fill hourly, entry-level,
part-time,
and full time jobs.
<http://www.gotajob.com/>
Job
matching service for teenagers and employers.
<http://www.teens4hire.org/>
Find
seasonal and summer jobs in great places like National Parks,
ski
resorts, cruise ships, theme parks, tour companies, and more.
<www.coolworks.com>
SummerJobs.com
offers summer jobs and seasonal staff positions
with
camps, resorts, national parks, hotels, environmental organizations
and
more. Find employment listings from around the world.
<www.summerjobs.com>
Provides
information on U.S. Federal Government job opportunities.
There
is no charge and users are not required to pre-register to look
for
a job.
<www.studentjobs.gov>
McState
Jobs: Find a Career @ McDonalds
Find
a job at McDonaldÕs.
<http://www.mcstate.com/careers/>
Provides
staffing and maintenance for private and public pools.
<www.sapm.net>
Search
for restaurants in Atlanta by location and call to find out
if
theyÕre hiring.
<http://atlanta.citysearch.com/>
Join
the YMCA to be fulfilled, be inspired and make a difference every day.
<http://www.ymca.net/careers/>
Write,
draw, create and/or coordinate issues of the only newspaper
in
Atlanta created by and for teenagers.
<http://www.voxrox.org/>
The
VolunTEEN program is perfect for high school students ages 15-17
looking
for a rewarding way to spend part of their summer. The program
offers
hands-on volunteer work in the hospital environment, including both
administrative
work and direct patient and family interaction. Openings
are
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
<http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=639>
Zoo
Atlanta offers a very active, exciting and progressive work environment.
Our
40 acre facility, with nearly 1,000 animals representing 200+ animal species,
is
one
of Atlanta's most visited attractions. If you have the desire to aid visitors
in
fulfilling
an enjoyable experience you should apply today.
<http://www.zooatlanta.org/support_us_jobs_volunteer.htm>
We
believe you can have a fun and fulfilling career, whether it's for the season,
or
for the long term. At Six Flags, we offer compelling benefits, a fun
environment,
and
a diverse culture. Our team is filled with people of all ages and
backgrounds—
from
students to teachers, moms to seniors—and it's easy to make tons of
friends.
Check
out the range of jobs available at your local park, and then apply online.
<http://www.sixflags.com/national/Jobs/index.aspx>
4. Research
the company, organization, or institution for which you are applying.
Some
things to find out about the youÕre applying for are:
-Qualifications
Needed
-Skills
Needed
-Duties
& Responsibilities Expected
-Name
of Employer
-Location
(Address)
-Company
History & Values
-Industry
Buzzwords
5. Write
a resume. A proper resume will
include:
-
Name (first name, middle initial, last name)
-
Contact Info (phone #, street address, email)
-
Education (high school and above)
-
Experiences (list of relevant experience, describing duties
using Action Verbs)
-
Skills & Interests (any special skills or particular areas
of interest)
-
List of References (upon request)
For
an example of the proper resume format, see Resume
Example.
6. Write
a cover letter that explains why you are applying and why you are qualified
for
a job. For an example of a cover
letter, see Cover Letter Example.
7. Prepare
answers to questions frequently asked during job interviews.
See
100
Potential Interview Questions.
8. Choose
an outfit to wear for a mock interview, to be held between the student
and
teacher, as if the teacher were the person with whom the student would
actually
have the interview. For tips on
what to wear and what not to wear,
see
Top
20 Wardrobe Malfunctions.
.
9. Schedule
a mock interview. Pretend that the
teacher is the person who would
interview
you for the job you chose to apply for.
Arrive on time, dressed for
success,
and prepared with copies of your resume, cover letter, and list of
references. Be prepared to also ask and answer relevant
questions. See
Interview Checklist & Mock Interview Evaluation for what you will
be graded
on
during the interview.
10. Send
a thank-you letter after the interview. See Thank-You Letter
Example.
