Introduction
This activity is designed to generate constructive discourse regarding interview techniques and interview success.
ULOs
Explain how to succeed in all three stages of an interview
Evaluate the purposes of application letters, and describe how to apply the AIDA organizational approach to them.
Directions
When crafting your posts, be considerate, resourceful, and pay special attention to the advancement of the discussion.
Part 1: Locate a website, video, article, podcast, or presentation offering interview advice, application message techniques and follow-up guidance that aligns with the content topics we have explored in Unit 7.
Consider the following topics:
Writing a prospecting letter
Tips for getting attention in a letter of application
AI-Assisted Recruiting and Interviewing
Phone Interviews
Video Interviews
How covid-19 changed interviewing procedures
FIRST, summarize the source in a paragraph. This paragraph should only give the author, source title, type of source and information from the source. This is the WHAT is being talked about, the content of the site/article/presentation.
THEN provide an evaluation/analysis of the resource in a second paragraph. This should only provide info about HOW the site/article/presentation is set up, what it looks like, how it functions, and your experience of the site.
Is it effective, non-biased, professional, well-supported with evidence and credible sources, recent or recently updated, audience directed, easy to navigate or view/read, etc.? Think of how long a presentation is, or the presenter’s voice or persona. Think of font size, headings, links, ads, or other elements that are positive or negative as you participate in the site/presentation/article.
Videos can be humorous as long as they are appropriate for all audiences.
Part 2: Include the website, video, article, podcast, or presentation in your discussion Do not post a website, video, article, podcast, or presentation that has already been provided and evaluated. Check the forum before posting your resource. Credit will not be given for repeat resources.
You will need an APA bibliographic entry for your source:
For an online source, use the following basic template:
Author Last, First Initials. (Date of publication–or n.d. for “no date”). Article title with lowercase letters except for first, proper nouns, and first after a colon. Title of Larger Website. Retrieved from http://www.givetheurlhere.com
If you find no author, use the following format for an online source:
Article title. (Date). Larger Website Title. Retrieved from http://www.givetheurladdresshere.com
A minimum of two response posts to your classmate or instructor is required. Responses to your classmates or instructor should provide thoughtful insight into the topic, include information that directly relates to the course content, and moves the group discussion forward in an effective manner. Response posts for this discussion should provide additional insight regarding interview techniques and career success. Each response post should include a minimum of 100 words. Each post must demonstrate proper grammar, spelling, word usage, and effective communication practices.
