Resume & Interview Prep - 2 hour workshop
RESUME & INTERVIEW PREPARATION
Build Your Resume. Prepare with Confidence. Make Your First Impression Count
Grade Level: 9-12 | Format: Interactive Workshop | Duration: 2 Hours
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Build the skills and confidence to take your next step toward employment. This interactive workshop helps high school students create a professional resume, even without previous work experience, prepare for job interviews, understand workplace expectations, and recognize the value of their skills and abilities.
Through hands-on resume writing, mock interviews, and real-world workplace scenarios, students will learn how to answer common interview questions, dress professionally, research wages, understand compensation, and practice negotiating pay with confidence. Students will leave with practical tools to pursue employment opportunities and advocate for themselves in the workplace.
Workshop duration: 2 hours
WORKSHOP STRUCTURE
Workshop structure
First Impressions Matter
Explore professionalism, workplace expectations, punctuality, appropriate interview attire, and professional communication.
Build a Resume Without Work Experience
Learn how to highlight education, school projects, extracurricular activities, volunteering, leadership, personal responsibilities, and transferable skills when applying for a first job.
Write a Strong Resume: Do's and Don'ts
Practice writing clear, accomplishment-focused resume statements, organizing relevant experience, and avoiding common mistakes.
Interview Preparation
Learn how to research an employer, answer commonly asked interview questions, discuss strengths, and respond confidently when asked about limited work experience.
Interview Practice and Professional Presentation
Practice mock interviews, body language, active listening, and professional communication. Explore appropriate attire for different workplace settings.
Know Your Worth: Wages and Salary Negotiation
Learn how to research typical pay, understand hourly wages and total compensation, consider experience and skills, and practice respectful conversations about pay and negotiating when appropriate.
Your Path to Employment
Identify next steps for applying for jobs, preparing for interviews, following up with employers, and advocating for yourself professionally.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
Create a foundational resume using education, school projects, extracurricular activities, volunteering, leadership, and other transferable experiences, even without previous paid employment.
Identify the essential components of a resume and apply strategies to write clear, accomplishment-focused statements.
Prepare responses to common interview questions and demonstrate professional communication during a mock interview.
Identify appropriate professional attire and workplace behaviors for different employment settings.
Research typical wages and explain how skills, responsibilities, experience, and qualifications may affect pay.
Practice a professional conversation about compensation, including how to ask about pay and negotiate respectfully when appropriate.
Identify practical next steps for pursuing employment opportunities.