Senior Seminar 25-26-0 Period Assignments

For this assignment, you will practice answering two common interview questions that may seem simple but can lead you in the wrong direction if you do not answer them carefully.

The purpose of this assignment is to help you prepare for your Senior Seminar Exit Interview by learning how to organize your answer, stay focused, and connect your response to your growth, skills, goals, and plans.

Please open the attached worksheet and answer both interview questions in complete sentences.

1. Talk to me about yourself.
2. Tell us about the moment you first became successful.

For each question, do not simply give personal details or start too far back in your life. Instead, focus on your high school experience, personal growth, challenges, accomplishments, skills, and how these experiences have prepared you for life after graduation.

Use the starter sentences on the worksheet to help you begin your response. Your answers should be thoughtful, clear, and professional.

Submit your completed responses in Google Classroom.

This assignment is practice for your final Senior Seminar Exit Interview, so take your time and answer as if you were speaking to an interview panel.

Senior Seminar – Anticipated Presentation Questions Reflection Assignment

Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to prepare you for the judges’ questions during your presentation. Judges are not trying to trick you — they are evaluating your understanding, depth of thinking, growth, and ownership of your work.
Being prepared shows:
Professionalism
Critical thinking
Confidence
Mastery of your topic
Strong presenters do not “wing it.” They prepare.


Instructions

1. Read each of the 11 anticipated questions carefully.

2. Reflect deeply on your project experience.

3. Under each question, write:

o Bullet points only

o 1–2 strong, developed phrases per question

o No full paragraphs

o No one-word answers

4. Your responses must reflect:

o Personal growth

o Challenges faced

o Real conclusions from your research

o Community impact

o Future scalability of your idea

Use the handout format. Type your answers directly under each question.


Expectations for Strong Responses

Your answers should:
Show ownership (“I learned…”, “I realized…”)
Demonstrate problem-solving
Reveal honest reflection (not generic answers)
Connect your project to real-world impact
Show that you understand your research and findings

Avoid:
Vague answers (“It was hard”)
Repeating your slides word-for-word
Saying “I don’t know”
Giving surface-level responses


Why This Matters

Judges will ask questions like these — sometimes in slightly different wording.

They are evaluating:
Depth of understanding
Ability to think on your feet
Professional communication
Authentic reflection
Preparation level

The strongest students are not the ones who memorize slides.
They are the ones who understand their work deeply enough to explain it clearly.

Preparation reduces anxiety.
Preparation builds confidence.
Preparation separates average from excellent.


Submission Requirements
Typed document
Bulleted format
Complete answers for all 11 questions
Professional language
Submit to Google Classroom by the deadline

Remember:
When judges ask questions, that is your moment to show growth.
That is where you prove this project is truly yours.

Prepare seriously.
Reflect honestly.
Speak confidently.

Let’s represent our program with excellence.

Final Report Upload  

5–7 page formal document body
Include a title page
Ensure references match citations
Save as Word (.docx) or PDF
Properly rename the file
Upload the document

Submit Career Plan Table + Reflection 
5–7 Action Steps Table
1–2 Page Reflection Draft
Discuss Strengths, Gaps, and Goals for Next Year

Submit Introduction + Thesis + Lit Review Draft 
Write a 5–6 sentence introductory paragraph.
Include one thesis statement.
Draft 2–3 paragraphs for the literature review.
Incorporate in-text citations.

Submit 5 Research Sources & Summaries

Find five trustworthy sources. 
Write a 3–4 sentence summary for each. 
Keep notes in your own words. 
No copy-pasting.

Choose Topic & Submit Outline  
Pick your topic
Write your guiding question
Create a document outline
Submit for approval

1. Create a Profile on LinkedIn with your personal and professional GMail Account
-> Suggest [email protected], or [email protected] AVOID year/number with your email
2. Work through Networking on LinkedIn Alison Course
3. Submit TWO screenshots of the completion certificate and your landing page on LinkedIn, including the link please

1. Go to Alison.com
2. Find the course Business Etiquette and Professionalism (You will go more in-depth as our course goes on, this is an overview of many topics!)
3. Submit a Screenshot of your certificate

1. Go to www.alison.com and create a profile on your student G-Mail Account
2. Go to the course, Business Networking Strategies
3. Submit a Screen Shot of your successful Course

1. Go to Alison.com
2. Find the course Business Etiquette and Professionalism (You will go more in-depth as our course goes on, this is an overview of many topics!)
3. Submit a Screenshot of your certificate

1. Go to Alison.com
2. Find the Course English for Business Socializing
3. Submit the screenshot of the completion certificate 
4. Submit a GoogleDoc that sets up the following:

How would you entertain visiting out-of-town associates? Please provide them with information useful to tourists and talk about where you live. Demonstrate how to make recommendations and invitations using descriptive phrases and accept or decline invitations using polite language. Then, discuss what to consider when socializing and dining out with colleagues. Choose an appropriate restaurant, make recommendations, and order meals from the menu. Pick 3 topics of conversation while dining out and provide multiple useful phrases you can use at the end of the evening.

1. Go to www.alion.com
2. Complete the course Communication Skills - Group Work and Networking
3. Submit a Screen Shot of your Certificate of Completion

Write a Thank You e-mail to your interview partner and CC the teacher

AFTER watching Moneyball, take this examination. 50 points Multiple Choice, 50 points free response points

DO NOT use ChatGPT for answers, the responses are going through an AI Detector. I am more interested in what you say then how you say it!

Each student must select a different person to do the project on; please tell Mr. Jacoy by 10/1/25.
Planner is added as a reminder, not required.

Complete the PDF by making a Google Doc and submit

For ALL of the Professionalism Units
Create a Doc that has three sections:

1. 5 points for reading: this means some questions are blank and I need to see your thoughts (Slides 2 and 10 in Unit 1)
2. 5 points for notes: this means to take notes off the slides, they should be personal and thorough
3. 10 points Summary: the LAST slide is a reflection which should be 1/2 page at minimum and in first person, meaning tell me what you learned and how you will apply it.

Complete the PDF by making a Google Doc and submit

Complete the PDF by making a Google Doc and submit

Take the word you RESEARCHED and create a slide following the instructions

Each of you create a slogan for your store and share it with the other class, the winning individual gets 5 extra points

Open the Slides, teacher notes are included, fill out the notes (PDF, you create a Google doc) and submit

Open the Slides, teacher notes are included, fill out the notes (PDF, you create a Google doc) and submit

For ALL of the Professionalism Units
Create a Doc that has three sections:

1. 5 points for reading: this means some questions are blank and I need to see your thoughts (Slides 2 and 10 in Unit 1)
2. 5 points for notes: this means to take notes off the slides, they should be personal and thorough
3. 10 points Summary: the LAST slide is a reflection which should be 1/2 page at minimum and in first person, meaning tell me what you learned and how you will apply it.

Each of you create a slogan for your store and share it with the other class, the winning individual gets 5 extra points

Open the Slides, teacher notes are included, fill out the notes (PDF, you create a Google doc) and submit

Complete the PDF by making a Google Doc and submit

Checking for originality; complete independently 
Open the Slides, teacher notes are included, fill out the notes (PDF, you create a Google doc) and submit

Work in assigned groups to examine Organizational Structures;

Break the class into two groups, more people need more organization ;) 

Open the Slides, teacher notes are included, fill out the notes (PDF, you can create a google doc) and submit

Work in assigned groups to examine Organizational Structures;

Break the class into two groups, more people need more organization ;) 

Complete the phone calls/messages to the best of your ability. Please create a Google Doc to submit your answers on. Remember to use acceptable shorthand or properly detailed lists as requested.

For ALL of the Professionalism Units
Create a Doc that has three sections:

1. 5 points for reading: this means some questions are blank and I need to see your thoughts (Slides 2 and 10 in Unit 1)
2. 5 points for notes: this means to take notes off the slides, they should be personal and thorough
3. 10 points Summary: the LAST slide is a reflection which should be 1/2 page at minimum and in first person, meaning tell me what you learned and how you will apply it.

Complete the research PPT and submit it for full credit

Complete with 1 to 2 people and EACH submit an audio file and Word transcript of the communication

Complete with 1 to 2 people and EACH submit an audio file and Word transcript of the communication

Complete with 1 to 2 people and EACH submit an audio file and Word transcript of the communication

Complete with 1 to 2 people and EACH submit an audio file and Word transcript of the communication

Complete with 1 to 2 people and EACH submit an audio file and Word transcript of the communication

Complete with 1 to 2 people and EACH submit an audio file and Word transcript of the communication

Complete with 1 to 2 people and EACH submit an audio file and Word transcript of the communication

For ALL of the Professionalism Units
Create a Doc that has three sections:

1. 5 points for reading: this means some questions are blank and I need to see your thoughts (Slides 2 and 10 in Unit 1)
2. 5 points for notes: this means to take notes off the slides, they should be personal and thorough
3. 10 points Summary: the LAST slide is a reflection which should be 1/2 page at minimum and in first person, meaning tell me what you learned and how you will apply it.

Complete with 1 to 2 people and EACH submit an audio file and Word transcript of the communication

Complete with 1 to 2 people and EACH submit an audio file and Word transcript of the communication

Complete with 1 to 2 people and EACH submit an audio file and Word transcript of the communication

Complete with 1 to 2 people and EACH submit an audio file and Word transcript of the communication

Complete with 1 to 2 people and EACH submit an audio file and Word transcript of the communication

Be artistic; value can only be ADDED if very unique.

This should be short and to the point. Every student should find a different article.

Groups of 2 or 3; I am assigning any group work since the CEO of the workplace (Mr. Jacoy) makes an assignment ;)

This should be short and to the point. Every student should find a different article.

Create a solid Cover Letter that can be used professionally

Find a partner to practice interviews

Develop a resume using resume.io
This is a full AI generator with great options!
PS Once you are happy with the resume, you can Print to PDF without costing a penny!

Be Creative! Make sure you mind the instructions and rubric.

These should be very personal. Everyone has a unique path and a list of goals to achieve. There are no limits!

For ALL of the Professionalism Units
Create a Doc that has three sections:

1. 5 points for reading: this means some questions are blank and I need to see your thoughts (Slides 2 and 10 in Unit 1)
2. 5 points for notes: this means to take notes off the slides, they should be personal and thorough
3. 10 points Summary: the LAST slide is a reflection which should be 1/2 page at minimum and in first person, meaning tell me what you learned and how you will apply it.

Artsy; value can only be added if it is unique, have FUN! Please mind the rubric.

Independent work; please read the rubric for all aspects of submission.

Please complete with your parents by 8/15/2025. You will be DROPPED if you do not complete this!

This is a completion grade; however, credit must be assigned to the individual who had the idea (for example, "Mr. Jacoy will act as CEO of our workspace" (Jacoy).

For ALL of the Professionalism Units
Create a Doc that has three sections:

1. 5 points for reading: this means some questions are blank and I need to see your thoughts (Slides 2 and 10 in Unit 1)
2. 5 points for notes: this means to take notes off the slides, they should be personal and thorough
3. 10 points Summary: the LAST slide is a reflection which should be 1/2 page at minimum and in first person, meaning tell me what you learned and how you will apply it.