The objective of this assignment is to integrate your personal story into a professional response to an interview question, highlighting your unique qualif
Prepare
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review
- Chapter 1 of Life After College: Presenting Yourself to the Workforce textbook
- Work When and Where you WantLinks to an external site.
- Crafting and Communicating Your Value Through Your Story interactive. This interactive has a transcript Download transcript.
Reflect
The objective of this assignment is to integrate your personal story into a professional response to an interview question, highlighting your unique qualifications and experiences for an entry-level position in education.
For this assignment, you have the option of responding with an 8–10 slide PowerPoint, or you may create an audiovisual presentation (4 minutes or less) using ScreenPalLinks to an external site., or another universally accessible multimedia application to screencast and voice-narrate your PowerPoint presentation.
Write
Your task for this assignment is to respond to this question as if you were in an interview:
"Can you tell us about a time when you overcame a challenge in a team setting? How did this experience prepare you for a career in education?"
In your assignment,
- Identify the challenge you faced in the team setting.
- Describe the situation in detail, focusing on your actions, the skills you used, and the outcome.
- Explain how this experience has prepared you for a career in education.
- Highlight specific skills and lessons that are relevant to the position you are applying for.
- Summarize your response, reiterating the key points and your readiness for an entry-level position in education.
For your PowerPoint presentation, you may use the Week 1 Integrating My Story Download Integrating My Storytemplate to develop and format your presentation.
EDU499 Crafting and Communicating Your Value Through Your Story
TRANSCRIPT FOR INTERACTIVE LEARNING MODULE
Screen 1: Objective
This interactive is designed to help you explain your unique story and understand how it
accentuates your value proposition in the workforce.
You’ll learn how to highlight your distinctive qualities, experiences and story into conversations
with potential employers.
Screen 2: Conversation on ePortfolio
John and Charlene discuss how to outline and present one’s story through ePortfolio.
[The screen displays 2 slides with two characters John and Charlene]
Select the arrow buttons to explore more. Once finished, select the next button.
Slide 1:
John: Hi, Charlene. Let me tell you how to stand out in the education field. You must start by
outlining your story and presenting it through your ePortfolio.
Charlene: That sounds great, John! I'm excited to learn how to showcase my skills and
experiences in a way that highlights my strengths.
Slide 2:
John: This week, we'll discuss identifying, capturing, and communicating your accomplishments
so you can demonstrate value to potential employers.
Charlene: I like the sound of that! I need all the help I can get sharing my story so it makes
sense in an interview.
Screen 3: How to Articulate Your Story
Follow these steps to highlight your qualities and experiences.
[The screen displays 6 tabs- select each tab for more information]
Select each tab to learn more.
Step 1: Understand the Importance of Your Story
Objective: Recognize that a clear and compelling personal story is essential to set yourself apart
in the job market. Here are some steps to achieve this:
• Consult a professional mentor to determine how they used their personal story in their career.
• Reflect on how your personal story enhances your value proposition to potential employers.
Step 2: Identify Key Elements of Your Story
Objective: Identify the distinctive qualities, experiences, and strengths that comprise your story.
Here are some steps to do this:
• List key events, challenges, achievements, and lessons that shaped your professional identity.
• Share your list with a peer or small group for feedback on what is most compelling and relevant to your career goals.
Step 3: Craft Your Value Proposition Statement
Objective: Summarize your unique story into a concise statement that highlights your value to
employers. Here are some steps:
• Use your list to draft a value proposition statement that connects your personal experiences to employers' needs.
• Review examples of value propositions to draft your own.
• Share your draft value proposition with peers and mentors for constructive feedback.
Step 4: Integrate Your Story Into Professional Conversations
Objective: Learn how to weave your story into conversations with potential employers. Follow
these steps to prepare:
• Practice mock interviews where you introduce your personal story and value proposition.
• Create scripts with keywords to help you transition from discussing your experiences to highlighting your value proposition.
Step 5: Reflect and Refine
Objective: Improve your personal narrative and value proposition based on feedback and
reflection. Here are some tips:
• Journal what you learned from practicing your narrative, how you felt, and how you will refine your story.
• Revise and record a short video or audio clip where you practice incorporating your story into a professional conversation
Step 6: Apply Your Learning in Real-World Situations
Objective: Use your personal story to show your value proposition in real-life professional
contexts. Follow these steps:
• Attend a networking event, job fair, or interview to introduce your value proposition in a real-life situation.
• Reflect on your experience. Then, repeat Step 5.
Screen 4: Summary
By following this tool, you'll articulate your unique story, highlight the qualities and experiences that set you apart, and integrate your narrative into conversations with potential employers.
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Integrating My Story
Student’s Name
Department of Education and Liberal Arts, UAGC
EDU499: College of Education Capstone
Instructor’s name
Date Submitted
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Introduction
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Explain how one should address an interview question effectively.
List key points on your slide. In the Notes area, concisely describe these points.
Refer to the Writing Center resources on I ntroductions and How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation for guidance. I ntegrate research into your introduction.
Use no more than seven bullet points with seven words on each slide. Add additional slides as needed.
Creating a recording using Screen Pal is highly encouraged!
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For each slide, compose a short paragraph in the notes section that introduces each slide and expands on its content; these would be your talking points for each slide during a presentation.
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Identifying a Challenge
Identify a challenge you faced in a team setting.
On your slide, list the key points that describe the situation.
In the Notes section of your slide, describe the challenging situation in detail.
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For each slide, compose a short paragraph in the notes section that introduces each slide and expands on its content; these would be your talking points for each slide during a presentation.
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Overcoming a Challenge
Describe the actions you took in response to the challenge.
On your slide, list the key points describing your actions, the skills you employed, and the outcome.
In the Notes section of your slide, describe these key points in detail.
Add additional slides as needed.
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Career Application (Part 1)
Explain how this challenging situation has prepared you for a career in education.
Highlight specific skills and lessons relevant to the position you are applying for. List the key points on your slide.
Explain these skills and lessons in greater detail in the Notes section.
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For each slide, compose a short paragraph in the notes section that introduces each slide and expands on its content; these would be your talking points for each slide during a presentation.
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Career Application (Part 2)
Continue highlighting and explaining specific skills and lessons relevant to the position you are applying for. List the key points on your slide.
Explain these skills and lessons in greater detail in the Notes section.
Use additional slides as necessary.
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For each slide, compose a short paragraph in the notes section that introduces each slide and expands on its content; these would be your talking points for each slide during a presentation.
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Conclusion
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Explain your readiness for an entry-point position in education.
List your main points on the slide and discuss these in detail in the Notes section.
I ntegrate research into your conclusion.
View the following resource for assistance with writing c onclusions.
Add additional slides as needed.
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References
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You must include a reference list with two or more scholarly or credible sources formatted according to APA Style.
View the APA: Formatting Your References List resource for guidance.
The type font can be small but must be legible.
Be sure to include in-text citations to indicate where you used these sources in your presentation.
Journal article:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date). Title of the article: Only the first word, proper nouns, acronyms, and words following a colon or dash are capitalized. Title of the Journal, volume number(issue number), XX–XX. https://doi.org/xxxxxxx or URL (if applicable)
Webpage article:
Author, A. A. or Group Author. (Year, Month Day, or n.d.). Title of the article: Only the first word, proper nouns, acronyms, and words following a colon or dash are capitalized. Name of Website (if different than Group Author), URL
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