U2+Career+Interviews

Can you bring it to a team? Then you are a perfect candidate for the Teamwork Challenge.

Name: __________________

Download a hard copy by clicking on the Teamwork Challenge Link  ||
 * = **CAREERS TEAMWORK CHALLENGE ** =

In most work places you will need to be able to work with others in a team. For this assignment, you and a team of classmates will work together to a) decide on rules for making decisions as a group b) decide who you would like to invite to speak to our class about their occupation c) complete the tasks necessary to invite the speaker, conduct an informational interview, and thank them appropriately.

You will be assessing yourself based on the rubric below. Ms. Taylor reserves the right to change your mark if she disagrees with how you have assessed yourself so please be realistic and honest!
 * **Criterea** || **Level 1** || **Level 2** || **Level 3** || **Level 4** ||
 * I always followed the rules we agreed upon as a team || Rarely || Sometimes || Almost always || Always ||
 * I always made an effort to contribute to discussions || Rarely || Sometimes || Almost always || Always ||
 * I did my “fair share” of the work || Rarely || Sometimes || Almost always || Always ||
 * I feel I was attentive when listening to all the guests || Not really || Sometimes || Almost always || Always ||
 * I completed all parts of this package neatly || Not really neat or complete || Somewhat neat and complete || Almost neat and complete || Very neat and complete ||
 * I made an effort to reflect on the experience in depth || Not much effort || Some effort || Good effort || Outstanding effort ||

Team- mates: ____________________________________________________________

The date and times that you a required to invite someone to class for are:

DATE: _____________________ TIME: ________________________


 * The **DUE DATE** for this completed package and reflection is ||


 * Meeting Number 1:**

Task: Everyone should write down one rule they think is important for working in a team. Be specific about what behaviors will mean that the team is following this rule.

Discuss these rules and write down three rules that your team can agree to work by here:

1) Everyone must take on a role in bringing the guest speaker in. There are five tasks and five people in most of the groups therefore each person will be assigned one task.

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 * Meeting Number 2:**

Task: Everyone should write down three or four occupations they are interested in learning more about and people they know who might be interested in coming the speak.

Discuss these possibilities as a team and decide on a first and second choice of who you would like to invite. The speaker chosen **should be someone everyone on the team is interested in**. You may need to use a phone book to look up a number to call.

First choice: Contact number:

Second choice: Contact number:

**YOUR GUEST MUST BE APPROVED BY MS. Taylor THIS CLASS**! Decide on who will contact the speaker and ask if they are interested and able to come to

speak to the class:___________________ This should be the same person who calls or writes a card to thank the speaker.

Task: Everyone should write down three questions they would like to know about the guest’s occupation that would be appropriate for an informational interview. As a team, decide on eight questions about the guest’s occupation and write them below:
 * Meeting Number 3**:

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YOUR QUESTIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY MS. Taylor THIS CLASS!


 * Meeting Number 4:**

Decide on one team member who will meet the speaker at the office, bring them to the class and introduce them (they should ask the speaker before hand for information on how to introduce them): ____________________________

Decide on TWO team members who will conduct the informational interview in front of the class (ask the group’s questions and follow-up questions):__________ and ________

Decide on one team member who will thank the speaker at the end of the class and show them the way back to the office: _________________________

Decide on one team member who will call, email or write a card to the speaker to thank them for coming: _______________________ (same as initial caller)


 * Reflection:**

1) In what ways did your team work well together?

2) What do you think your team could have done better to be more effective?

3) How would you describe your role on the team?

4) What do you think your strength is when working with a team?

5) What do you think you could work on to be more effective on a team?

1) Which guest speaker’s occupation interested you the most and why?

2) Give two ways you could find out more about this occupation (NOT the internet!):