eJournal Entry 1

My class focuses on what students need to know in the real world such as how to budget money, how to apply for college and/or jobs, how to make goals and achieve them etc. For my project I plan on developing a game or some type of stimulation to help my students get familiar on how to answer interview questions correctly. As an adult I have experienced the most anxiety when it during the interview process. I get this overwhelming feeling when I'm look for a job to apply for hoping that my qualifications are up to par. Then there's the actual interview itself that you hope that you are standing out among the numerous amount of applicants. With knowing this I want to ensure that my students know exactly how to go through that process successfully.

The interview process can be grueling due to the factor of knowing you're being judged. You are inspected from your education and work experience that you place on your resume. Then you are looked at from your appearance and how you carry yourself before a word comes out of your mouth. Then you are bombarded with a load of questions that you hope you are answering correctly while trying to get a hint of what the interviewer is thinking through their facial expressions. Finally there's the wait for the phone call that you may or may not ever get. This entire process is unknown and can be an unforeseen sequence of events. Not knowing can drive people insane and for this reason I want to prepare my students for what they have to expect. 

Everyone may feel they are good enough for any job/position they apply for however, the employer gets the last say. And if you're are not careful and not prepared enough for someone to tell you "No, you not qualified for this position," you may experience a spiritual defeat that you can't bounce back from. So I hope my project can assist my students in their future endeavors. I want them to see this process in a fun light and that way they aren't so terrified when it's their turn to go through an interview.