Part 1 – Warm-up
5 min
Share interview experiences
Teacher: "My worst interview: I blanked on FizzBuzz. Ever had a terrible interview?"
Part 2 – Vocabulary
5 min
| Phrase | Example |
|---|---|
| I have experience with... | "I have experience with React and Node.js" |
| In my previous role, I... | "In my previous role, I led a team of 5 developers" |
| One challenge I faced was... | "One challenge I faced was optimizing slow queries" |
| I'm particularly proud of... | "I'm particularly proud of reducing load time by 60%" |
| I'm looking for... | "I'm looking for opportunities to work with AI/ML" |
Part 3 – Mini Roleplays
10 min
Scenario 1: "Tell me about yourself"
2-minute answer covering background, skills, why you're here
Scenario 2: "Why do you want this job?"
Connect your goals to the company. Sound genuine, not rehearsed
Scenario 3: "Tell me about a technical challenge"
STAR format: Situation, Task, Action, Result
Part 4 – Full Mock Interview
25 min
Student presents full interview responses
- Opening intro (tell me about yourself)
- Technical experience (walk through resume)
- Behavioral question (challenge you overcame)
- Career goals (where do you see yourself)
- Questions for interviewer (show interest)
Teacher interrupts with follow-ups, challenges answers, tests depth
📝 Homework
Write answers to 3 common interview questions (200-250 words total). Use 3+ phrases.