Lesson Title: Preparing for Interviews – Making a Positive First Impression (PSHE / Careers Education)
This interactive KS3/KS4 PSHE/Careers lesson equips students with the skills and confidence to succeed in interviews. Through retrieval tasks, model answers, role play, and reflection, students learn how to present themselves well, respond to common questions using the STAR technique, and avoid common interview mistakes.
Lesson Aims:
Understand what employers are looking for in an interview
Identify key qualities for success: confidence, communication, dependability, preparation
Learn how to make a strong first impression (appearance, attitude, body language)
Practise answering situational and strength-based interview questions using the STAR method
Analyse model answers and create personalised responses
Explore different types of interviews and what to expect
Role-play both poor and strong interview performances to build awareness
Reflect on how to improve and prepare for future real-life interviews
Perfect for PSHE, Careers, or Work-Readiness programs. Supports Gatsby Benchmark 3 & 7 (Encounters with employers and further education).
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