Job Interview: The Art of the Handshake
This is a 30-minute FFA lesson plan on the art of handshaking for job interviews. Students watch a video on how to shake hands and introduce themselves, complete a guided handout, then practice proper handshakes and introductions with classmates while completing self- and peer-evaluations. The resource includes student handouts, an answer key, and self/peer evaluation sheets.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Evaluate proper handshaking and introductions for a job interview.
- Demonstrate proper handshaking and introductions.
- Time required
- 30 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "The Art of the Handshake," "Self-Evaluation" and "Peer-Evaluation" handouts for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Resources
- 1. FFA.org 2. Video: "How to Shake Hands & Introduce Yourself," https://youtu.be/41BdlgNyKFI
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As Part Of
- 1. A career unit. 2. A job interview lesson/unit.
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Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.02Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education to be more productive.
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
- CRP.10Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. Career-ready individuals take personal ownership of their own educational and career goals, and they regularly act on a plan to attain these goals.
AFNR Cluster Skills
- CS.05Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources career pathways.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.2Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
FFA Precept
- FFA-CS-M.CommunicationEffectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PG-I.Professional GrowthAssume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.
- FFA.PG-J.Mental GrowthEmbrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- FFA.PL-A.ActionAssume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-F.Continuous ImprovementAccept responsibility for learning and personal growth.