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Mastering Professional Interviews

Learn the importance of first impressions, presentation skills, interviewing techniques, and professionalism. Practice conducting professional interviews effectively. Reflect on your interview strengths and areas for improvement.

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Mastering Professional Interviews

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  1. Copy and Answer Do Now – p. 208 • What does it mean to make a good first impression? Why is it important?

  2. Today’s Objectives • How should we present ourselves when meeting with experts on our PAR subjects? • What are some interviewing techniques and strategies to use? • What does any of this have to do with our class?

  3. Don’t copy, just answer!!! Reaction – p. 208 • What does it mean to be a professional? • How does a professional behave and dress? • Can you think of a time when you were disappointed by some one who was supposed to be a professional? Why did you feel that way? Now turn and share your answers with a neighbor.

  4. Notes p. 209 Conducting a Professional Interview • Ask one question at a time and make eye contact • Try to remain as neutral as possible • Don’t show strong emotional reactions to your subjects responses • Encourage responses with the occasional nod of the head or “uh huh” • Be careful when taking notes • Don’t let your note taking slow down the interview • Maintain control of the interview • Try not to let your subject ramble on about unimportant topics

  5. Model Interview • Score this interview using the rubric • Be honest

  6. Interview Activity • Find a partner to work with for this activity • One person will conduct the interview • This person will take down notes from the interview • The other person will be interviewed • This person will also grade the interviewer

  7. Interview Questions • What is your name and where are you from? • How do you get to school in the morning? • How often do you take the T? • What is the best part about taking the T? • What is the biggest problem with taking the T? • Who do you think is responsible for that problem? • If you could fix one problem with the T, what would it be and why? • How do you think the T could be improved?

  8. Copy and Answer Reflection – p. 208 • What is one thing you think you did really well while conducting your interview? • What was the biggest problem you had while conducting your interview and how do you think you could fix it?

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