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Interview Skills Role-Play

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Lesson Plan

Interview Skills Role-Play

Practice interview skills

In this lesson, students will engage in role-playing activities to practice their interview skills, focusing on common questions, body language, and professional etiquette. This lesson is important as it helps students build confidence and improve communication skills, which are essential for future job interviews and professional interactions.

Audience

11th to 12th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Practice interview skills

Materials

Role-Play Scenarios, Discussion Questions, Feedback Forms, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of interview skills in professional settings.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson: to practice common interview questions, body language, and professional etiquette.
  • Distribute role-play scenarios and feedback forms to students.

Step 2

Role-Play Activity

30 mins

  • Divide students into pairs or small groups.
  • Assign each group a role-play scenario.
  • Instruct students to take turns being the interviewer and interviewee.
  • Encourage students to focus on body language, tone of voice, and clear communication.
  • Circulate the room to provide guidance and support as needed.

Step 3

Debrief and Feedback

15 mins

  • Gather students for a group discussion.
  • Use the discussion questions to guide reflection on the role-play experience.
  • Encourage students to share what they learned and any challenges they faced.
  • Collect feedback forms to assess students' self-evaluation and peer feedback.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Highlight the importance of continuous practice and improvement in interview skills.
  • Encourage students to apply these skills in real-life situations.
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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenarios

Printable cards with different interview scenarios for students to role-play.




Scenario 1: Interview for a part-time job at a local café.







Scenario 2: Interview for an internship at a tech company.







Scenario 3: Interview for a leadership position in a school club.







Scenario 4: Interview for a volunteer position at a community center.




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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide the debriefing session after the role-play activity.

What was the most challenging part of the interview role-play?

Encourage students to think about specific aspects like answering questions, maintaining eye contact, or managing nerves.







How did body language affect the interview process?

Discuss the impact of non-verbal cues such as posture, gestures, and facial expressions.







What strategies did you use to answer difficult questions?

Explore techniques like pausing to think, structuring answers, and staying calm.







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Worksheet

Feedback Forms

Forms for students to provide feedback on their own and their peers' performance during the role-play.

What did you do well during the interview?








What could you improve for next time?








Provide one piece of constructive feedback for your partner.








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