About this resource
Practice makes interviews less scary. These cards include common questions, tips for answering with real examples from school, volunteering, sport or home, questions to ask the interviewer and a preparation checklist.
Purpose
To build confidence for interviews through practice.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Youth workers. Also relevant for educators and school support staff, community services and case workers.
Client or participant group: Young people aged about 15 to 25.
Practice setting: Youth services, schools and employment programs.
Suggested uses
- Mock interviews
- Group practice
- Job readiness programs
- One-to-one support
Instructions for practitioners
- Practise in a relaxed way.
- Help young people find examples from everyday life.
- Give specific, positive feedback.
- Practise online interview set-up too.
Instructions for clients or participants
- Pick a card.
- Answer with an example.
- Get feedback and try again.
Accessibility considerations
Read questions aloud. Allow written preparation.
Scope and limitations
A practice resource.
Research basis
Supported employment that focuses on rapid job search and ongoing support has strong evidence for helping people with serious mental illness find and keep work.
- Bond, G. R., Drake, R. E., & Becker, D. R. (2008). An update on randomized controlled trials of evidence-based supported employment. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 31(4), 280–290. https://doi.org/10.2975/31.4.2008.280.290
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced.
