High school freshmen prepare for the world of work by practicing a phone interview. After examining a list of "Do's and Don'ts," pairs take turns being the job applicant and the interviewer.

Concepts

self-awareness, social-emotional learning, etiquette, career goals, career skills, career planning, career readiness, careers, telephones

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Instructional Ideas

• When doing the role play, have pairs place their chairs back to back so they cannot observe body language
• Laminate the "Phone Etiquette Role Play" scripts for future use

Classroom Considerations

• Copies of two handouts are required

Pros

• The activity underscores the differences between personal phone calls and professional ones

Cons

• None