Assignment 2: prepare for an interview
Assume you are employed as a counselor at your local high school. You need to conduct a 30-minute interview with a student who has suddenly had a dramatic decline in her grades. Prior to conducting any interview, it is extremely important to plan its structure, the type of information you hope to acquire, the timing and sequencing of the interview, and the types of questions you might want to ask. To prepare for the interview, analyze the structure of the interview and present a summary including the following reasons for your choices:
o Purpose of your interview
o Discuss the topics you plan to cover and the sequence in which you will cover them
o Questions you will use to obtain the information
o Opening techniques to build rapport with the volunteer
o Types and examples of questions you want to avoid
In your discussion, please be sure you cite, at a minimum, the online course and the text book for the course. Your paper should be 2–3 pages (not counting the cover and reference pages), be APA formatted, and include a reference page. Submit your assignment to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
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Assignment 2 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
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Described a clear purpose for the interview. |
10 |
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Identified and justified topics to be covered in the interview and the sequence in which they will be covered. |
20 |
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Provided examples of at least 10 questions that could be used and explained why these questions were selected. |
20 |
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Described appropriate opening techniques for building rapport that reflected understanding of a specific interview setting. |
20 |
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Discussed and explained what types of questions should be avoided in this example interview. |
10 |
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Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. |
20 |
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Total: |
100 |
