Virtual Work Reality/Masterclass 3: Success at interviews

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Masterclass 3: Success at interviews

Introduction

Program level: Years 10-12
Duration: 45 minutes

Learning outcomes:
  • Students will recognise that there are different types of interviews that each require different forms of preparation
  • Students will identify ways of 'promoting' themselves during an interview
  • Students will recognise the importance of communication and presentation in an interview
  • Students will demonstrate the key steps for interview success
Please see teacher notes section below that details how the Masterclass has been aligned to VCAL and Careers Curriculum Framework.

Resources required:
  • Computer and internet access
  • Sample job descriptions
  • Worksheet - Mind Map activity 

Teacher notes: 
  • Class participation is necessary at certain times throughout the Masterclass.  Students may be required to discuss or complete activities during the videos
  • Additional resources are listed below that teachers may use to supplement the Masterclass session

Contents

Success at Interviews Masterclass

Video: Success at Interviews - Introduction
Video: Success at Interviews - Practicing for Interviews
Activity: Mindmap worksheet
Video: Success at Interviews - Preparing for Interviews
Video: Success at Interviews - Summary

Teacher notes

Teacher notes
VCAL Learning Areas
Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework

Additional resources

Department of Education and Training Career Resources - Transitions Planning
Job Jumpstart: Job Search Basic workbook
Job Jumpstart: Succeeding at job interviews workbook
Online Interview Practice - Job Active
Reach Out Classroom Resource

Career tools and videos

Video: Hot tips to stand out from the crowd
Video: No work experience? No problem
Video: Preparing for a job interview
Video: Succeeding at Job Interviews
Video: How to and how not to behave at a job interview (UK)

Further reading

Article: How to succeed at job interviews
Article: Preparing for video and phone interviews
Article: How to prepare for a video job interview
Article: 8 tips for nailing your next job interview
Headspace: How to prepare for a job interview
Reach out: How to Ace a Job Interview
SEEK: Interview articles
Youth Central: Job Interviews