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Time for Filming of Elevator Pitches - Assign 7 Teams.

Attendance. Earlier this week we discussed how to prepare for the 'What are your biggest weaknesses' interview question.  We are now moving on to the 'What are your strengths?' interview question and how to further prep for the interview.  Show video below. "What Are Your Strengths?" INTERVIEW QUESTION (7 ANSWERS!) Student Group Work: Max Group Size 4. Groups - Task: Come up with - 3 Generic Strengths (from your group) regarding how to answer the 'What are your strengths?' question in an interview. Write these down. Be ready to present to the teacher.  Time for group work completion.  20 min. Present & Class Discussion 10 min.  Example of types of answers I am looking for re: strengths. 1. Answer based on job description. 2. Answer using 'Power Words' 3. Answer using evidence.  Groups - be sure all your names are on your paper (1 paper per group). Hand in to teacher.  Only if Time: After the above activity - show below video. 10 min. How to

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Attendance. Re: Your recent elevator pitch assignment. Elevator Pitches focus on your strengths. However, it is also important to prep for your job interview not only 3-5 strengths but also 3-5 weaknesses.  First - What not to do - View videos below.  Step Brothers - Interview Step Brothers Weaknesses Interview - Extended DVD Then - What to DO re: answering the hard question in an interview  Do you have any weaknesses.  "What Are Your Weaknesses" INTERVIEW QUESTION (5 Sample ANSWERS!) Group Work: Come up with - 3 appropriate weaknesses statements. Be ready to present. 15-20 min for activity. Present 10min.  Groups - be sure all your names are on your paper (1 paper per group). Hand in. If Time: No rush - can be moved to next class if groups needed class to complete weaknesses activity first and foremost above.  Show below video. 10 min. Questions to ask at the End of an Interview | Career Interview Tips Group Work: Come up with - 3 questions to pose at the end of an intervi

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  Elevator Pitches    - Video. Your Turn - Time to WRITE! PowerPoint!  Next Up - Create PowerPoint Project with  6 Slides. Pls make it fun/pretty! Colours/Pictures etc.  Elevator Pitch  Slide 1 - Title Page - Elevator Pitch  Slide 2 - Who are you? Your Name & Fav Activity. Slide 3 - Your background -You are a student at RSS. Also - review any past work or volunteer experience thus far in 1-2 sentences. Slide 4 - What can you offer? Name 3 traits/skills that you have that would be valuable in the workplace. Slide 5 - The Ask - In your own words. Eg. "I would love an opportunity to work with you." or "I believe I would be an asset to your organization because . . ." Slide 6 - The Close - In your own words. E.g. "Thank you so much for taking the time to have this conversation with me. I look forward to your reply." Where to save your completed work?  *Save your PowerPoint to your OneDrive - in your 'Careers 9 Folder'  AND *Upload here to Assignmen