- Friendly language
- Modelling: pitch & STAR
- “Sandwich” feedback
- Anonymous stories
Workshop overview
Group: ages 18–30, 15–20 people, language PL, time: 180 min
Goal: Prepare for job interviews: 60–90 s pitch, STAR, questions, 360° feedback, simulations
Outputs: Pitch, 3 STAR answers, 5 questions to the recruiter, 2 rounds of 360° feedback, 7‑day plan
Attitudes: calm, concrete, assertiveness, respect
Process logic
Micro‑knowledge and debrief → Tool practice (Pitch, STAR, questions) → Rotating simulations → 360° feedback → 7‑day plan
Agenda (180')
0–12’: Opening and rules
12–20’: Icebreaker “Your 3 strengths”
20–28’: Mentimeter PRE
28–48’: Module 1 — Pitch 60–90s
48–78’: Module 2 — STAR
78–88’: Break
88–110’: Module 3 — Questions for the recruiter
110–130’: Module 4 — Difficult questions
130–168’: Module 5 — Simulations and 360° feedback
168–176’: Mentimeter POST + 7‑day plan
176–180’: Closing
Printable materials
Card R1 — Pitch 60–90 s
Structure: Profile → Strengths → Examples → Motivation → Close
Card R2 — STAR
Situation | Task | Action | Result
Card R3 — Question bank
Motivational, Competency, Situational, Culture add, Technical
Card R4 — 360° feedback
| Criterion | 0 pts | 1 pt | 2 pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch | No structure | Partial | Clear |
| STAR | None | Partial | Complete |
| Clarity of language | Low | Medium | High |
| Contact and attitude | Poor | OK | Very good |
| Questions to employer | None | Limited | Sensible |
Card R5 — Inappropriate questions
Assertive phrases: “I’d prefer to focus on my competencies...”
Card R6 — 7‑day plan
Day 1–2: thank‑you note; Day 3–4: development; Day 5–7: 2 applications or a mock interview
Trainer guide
- Language barrier — key phrases
- Small group: pair work instead of triads
- More time: online interview segment
- Before: printouts R1–R6, Mentimeter
- After: photos of flipcharts, results