Thursday, May 24, 2012

TPOL Interview Preparation

Announcements

  • TPOL Schedule:  See the link for your TPOL time.  Please remember that you do NOT need to come to school except for the time you are scheduled.  We are on a very tight schedule, so do not be late!
  • Cover Letter Due Date:  End of class on Friday.  Needs to be in my inbox or on my desk.  IF YOU ARE ABSENT ON FRIDAY, turn it in BEFORE you leave.



Prepared Question:  Why should we hire you for the 11th grade position?

  • 5 minutes:  List the qualities of a good response to this question.
  • 10 minutes:  Prepare a 1-2 minute answer that includes at least 1 concrete example.
  • Give your response to the question to your table, receive feedback.
  • 5 minutes:  Revise your answer
  • Practice your response to this question 3 more times.

TPOL Video
Watch the TPOL video, take notes on the types of questions asked.

Anticipating Questions
  • Based on the job description, write 5 questions you anticipate.  These should be more general questions that we could ask any students.
  • Based on your cover letter and resume write 5 questions you anticipate.  These should be more personalized and specific to you.

HOMEWORK:
  • Revise and finalize cover letter.  FINAL cover letter due to Lori by the end of class on Friday.
  • Practice the prepared question at least twice with a parent, friend, sibling, or pet.

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