Name: ____________________________________________________________ Time:______________
Assignment Sheet
Career Unit and Interview
This unit directly applies to the real world because at some point you will interview for a job! The
“speech” at the end of this unit will be an individual interview. You will choose your career and research
the profession using Career Cruising.
Unit Participation Rubric
Actively Listens to Mr.
Schoon
Completes Workbook;
Contributes to Discussion
Career Research:
Accurately completes
Career Cruising;
Thoroughly completes
Career Outline
Movie Guide:
Accurately and thoroughly
completes Movie Guide;
Isn’t disruptive!
Use of Work Time:
On task; Focused; Works
until the bell rings; Puts
full effort forth
0
5
10
0
5
10
0
5
10
0
5
10
/ 40 Total
Unit Timeline
Mon. Interview Process; Stock Questions (Tips from Ms. G)
Tue. Mr. Schoon in Classroom: Interest Quiz and Workbook Discussion on values, abilities
Wed. Mr. Schoon in Lab 118; Career Cruising
Thur. Mr. Schoon in Lab 118: Career Cruising; Stock Questions
Fri.
Mr. Schoon in Classroom: Interview Video; Interview Techniques
Mon.
Tue.
Wed.
Thur.
Fri.
Practice; writing a cover letter; application process
Group 4
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Career Interview (50 Points Total)
Expectations
Time: -Answers must be pre-rehearsed; No notes!
Verbal delivery
 Effective rate
 Proper articulation
 Proper volume
 Friendly, confident tone
 Absence of verbal fillers
 Formal diction
Physical delivery
 Appropriate posture / body
language
 No fidgeting / distracting
 Eye contact
 Hand shake
Interview content
 Specific responses (situations)
 Knowledgeable answers
 Asked questions
Confidence and Overall Preparation
 Candidate seems calm and
confident
 Candidate seems to have
prepared for this interview
 Candidate is friendly and
maintains a positive attitude
 Candidate is attentive and
listens carefully before
responding
 Candidate is knowledgeable
about the position and
necessary skills
 Candidate “sells” him/herself
during the interview
 Candidate is appropriately
dressed for the interview
 Candidate is appropriately
enthusiastic