Lesson Plan
Q&A Matching Strategy
Students will learn a step-by-step matching strategy to pair common interview questions with strong sample answers, then practice this skill to build confidence in real-life interview scenarios.
Mastering how to identify key words in questions and select effective responses boosts students’ career readiness, self-assurance, and foundational interview skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching the Matching Strategy
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Matching Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Closure and Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Top Interview Questions
Q&A Matching Strategy
Example: Strengths Question
Practice Match: Why This Job?
Practice Match: Future Goals
Questions to Ask Employers
Worksheet
