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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Problem Scenario Page 2 Objectives Page 2
Pages 2-3
Pages 3
Activities
Page 3
Assessment
Page 4
Handout
Page 5
Problem Scenario
The Scenario: Ive been invited to attend a job interview with the hiring team of Rolling Stone magazine. I have just graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at ASU, and I have applied to Rolling Stone Magazine every year, and have gained experience working at the Phoenix New Times and the ASU Newsletter. They have asked me to come in for an interview for a music journalism position, and I have agreed to give a quick 30-minute about myself for them. They have asked me to include past work experience, my passion for music, and any other qualifications that make me stand out from the rest.
Objectives:
My objectives are to: Cover all past work experience that make me qualified for the potential new position. State all education received and how it will be useful at this position. Explain my passion for music with anecdotes (with images), and a brief history of my life in music. Provide an outline of the process in which I would attain information for the magazine, write the information up, and format it as an article. Prove my genuine desire for the position, and affirm my willingness to work.
Rights to use music samples and pictures from previous concerts and performances A PollEverywhere poll asking various questions about music preferences and concerts. A Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet/bar graph demonstrating music interests in the past.
Year Number of Magazines in Circulation 2005 1893472 2006 1801223 2007 1755239 2008 1651240 2009 1625142 2010 1586532 2011 1542301 2012 1464943 2013 1298532 Decline from 2005-2012 -424958
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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Activities
The presentation will begin with a clip from the film Almost Famous as a Segway into the importance of music journalism. A PollEverywhere Poll will gather data from the hiring team about concerts they have heard of, and music genres/artists they enjoy. A short YouTube video about me (included in Power Point). A small Power Point presentation about my educational background, my work experience and my methods in performing journalistic duties. A Q&A session for any other questions from my hiring team. At the end of the presentation, a survey will be given to obtain feedback, and what the hiring team is looking for in an employee.
Assessment
To assess that all of my past work experience and education is covered, I will utilize a Power Point Presentation, complete with provide images and notes, to help the hiring team fully understand my background. To assess that my education is fully explained, I will share knowledge and experience gathered from previous internships, and how I will use that knowledge at this new position. To assess that the hiring team is aware of my passion for music, I will show them a short YouTube video I created to show them a little bit about myself. To assess that my method of attaining information is explained, I will provide a small section of my PowerPoint outlining my process of information gathering. I will include methods I have learned from previous positions and some examples of my articles. To assess that the hiring team knows my willingness to work, I will provide goals and aspirations I have for this position, and what I will do to achieve them.
Handout
Questions: -What are some things you look for in an employee? What traits/qualities do you think are most important for being successful in this position?
-What are some requirements you may have for anyone in this position? (Attitude, dress code, etc.)
-How would you rate this presentation? What did you like/not like?
Please List any other questions or concerns you might have, thanks!