By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Text in italics should be read aloud to participants. As you engage your post in activities each week, please include comments, discussions, and feedback to the group relating to Character, Leadership, and Ethics. These are important attributes that make a difference in the success of youth in the workplace and in life.
Ask participants: What does “don’t judge a book by its cover” mean? How might this apply to interviewing for a job?
Explorers may note that the person inside is more important than their appearance. Others may note that the way we present ourselves has a lot to do with how people respond to us, whether or not that is fair.
Discuss the following points and work to help the Explorers understand that while these are in some ways “the cover of the book,” we want to present the best version of ourselves when taking part in an interview.
Pass out the Interview Preparation activity sheet. Have participants answer the questions on the activity sheet as if they were being interviewed for a job. After they are finished, ask for volunteers to share their answers or discuss any questions they had about the interview process.
Divide participants into pairs and pass out the Interview Preparation activity sheet. (If someone does not have a partner, allow one group of three.) Explain that one member of each pair is to interview their partner for a job. The person conducting the interview should record their partner’s answers on their own activity sheet. After participants have completed an interview, they are to role-play the interview from the opposite perspective. Make sure there is enough time for participants to be both the interviewer and the interviewee.
Some sample questions are below. They are designed to help the participants apply what they have learned to their own interests. You are welcome to use these questions or develop your own questions that relate to your post or specific focus area.