Role-Play Interview Activity: Show Your Skills!

Objective: Practice using your essential workplace skills in a mock job interview setting.

Instructions:

1. Pair Up! Find a partner for this activity. One person will be the "Interviewer" and the other will be the "Job Applicant." You will switch roles.

2. Choose a Scenario: As a pair, pick one of the job scenarios below (or create your own simple one!):

   • Scenario A: You are applying for a part-time job at a local library. They need someone organized and good at helping people.
   • Scenario B: You are applying to volunteer at a community event. They need someone who can follow instructions and work well with a team.
   • Scenario C: You are applying for a summer job at a camp. They need someone energetic and good at problem-solving with kids.

3. Interviewer's Role:

   • Read the scenario carefully.
   • Ask questions that relate to the skills needed for the job. (e.g., "Tell me about a time you had to manage your time to finish a school project." or "How do you handle disagreements when working in a group?")
   • Listen carefully to the applicant's answers.
   • Give constructive feedback after the role-play is complete.

4. Job Applicant's Role:

   • Imagine you are genuinely applying for this job.
   • Think about the essential workplace skills we discussed (time management, communication, problem-solving, teamwork).
   • When answering, try to connect your experiences (from school, home, or other activities) to the skills required for the job. Use specific examples!
   • Don't be afraid to ask the interviewer a question at the end!

5. Role-Play (5-7 minutes per person): Begin the interview! Remember to be polite and professional.

6. Switch Roles: After the first interview, switch roles so the interviewer becomes the applicant and vice versa.

7. Feedback (2 minutes per person): After both role-plays, take a moment to give each other feedback.

   • Interviewer: What did the applicant do well? What could they improve?
   • Applicant: How did it feel? What did you learn about your own skills?

Skill Self-Assessment: My Workplace Superpowers!

Instructions: Read each statement below and honestly assess yourself. Circle the number that best describes you (1 = Needs Work, 2 = Growing, 3 = Good, 4 = Super Skill!). Then, reflect on your answers.

Time Management

1. I usually complete school assignments on time.
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2. I can break down big tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
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3. I arrive on time (or early) for class, appointments, or meetings.
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Reflection: In what areas of time management would you like to improve?

Communication

1. I listen carefully when others are speaking to me.
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2. I can clearly explain my ideas to others.
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3. I can respectfully disagree with someone while keeping a calm tone.
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Reflection: How can you practice better communication this week?

Problem-Solving

1. When faced with a challenge, I try to find different solutions.
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2. I can think through a problem logically before acting.
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3. I learn from my mistakes and try to do better next time.
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Reflection: Describe a recent problem you solved. What steps did you take?

Teamwork

1. I contribute my fair share when working in a group.
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2. I respect the ideas and opinions of my teammates.
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3. I am willing to help others in my group when they need it.
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Reflection: What do you enjoy most about working with others? What's challenging?

Overall Reflection:

• What is one workplace skill you feel most confident about?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• What is one workplace skill you want to focus on improving? How will you do it?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• How do you think these skills will help you in your future career?