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Start Up– p. 188 What does it mean to make a good first impression? Why is it important?
Today’s Objec;ves How should we present ourselves
when meeting with experts on our PAR subjects? What are some interviewing techniques and strategies to use? What does any of this have to do with our class?
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Reac%on –
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(BRIEF answers below Start UP on 188)
What does it mean to be a professional? How does a professional behave and
dress? Can you think of a time when you were disappointed by someone who was supposed to be a professional? Why did you feel that way?
Conduc;ng a Professional Interview
Notes p. 189
Ask one question at a time and make eye contact Try to remain as neutral as possible Don’t show strong emotional reactions to your
subjects responses Encourage responses with the occasional nod of the head or “uh huh” Be careful when taking notes Don’t let your note taking slow down the interview Maintain control of the interview Try not to let your subject ramble on about unimportant topics
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Model Interview Score this interview using the rubric Be honest
Interview Ac;vity Find a partner to work with for this activity One person will conduct the interview This person will take down notes from
the interview The other person will be interviewed This person will also grade the interviewer
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Interview Ques;ons What is your name and where are you from? How do you get to school in the morning? How often do you take the T? What is the best part about taking the T? What is the biggest problem with taking the T? Who do you think is responsible for that
problem? If you could fix one problem with the T, what would it be and why? How do you think the T could be improved?
Reflec;on – p. 188
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What is one thing you think went
really well while you and your partner conducted your interview? What was the biggest problem while conducting the interview and how do you think this problem could be fixed? What’s at least TWO questions you could potentially ask an expert that pertains to YOUR topic?
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Prac;ce note taking on scrap paper Imagine you are interviewing the president about the
Trayvon Martin case. You ask your question and now you must take clear notes without…(?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFzqDg9oBXo Side-‐note…what’s nice about the way President Obama speaks? Will all people you interview speak like him?
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