Job Interview Carousel
A Dynamic Activity to Practice Job
Interview Skills
Objectives
• - Practice answering common job interview
questions
• - Develop confidence and communication
skills
• - Receive constructive feedback
Roles
• 1. Interviewers: Ask prepared questions and
evaluate answers
• 2. Interviewees: Respond as if applying for a
specific job
• 3. Observers: Take notes and provide feedback
Steps of the Activity
• 1. Form groups of three: one interviewer, one
interviewee, one observer.
• 2. Interviewees rotate to different stations
after each round.
• 3. Each interview lasts 5 minutes.
• 4. Observers fill out the observation sheet
during the interview.
Observation Sheet Criteria
• - Clarity of Responses
• - Body Language
• - Relevance of Answers
• - Confidence and Tone of Voice
• - Engagement and Adaptability
Surprise Challenges (Optional)
• - Answer as if you are nervous
• - Include a funny anecdote (professional)
• - Use hand gestures while answering
• - Start with 'That's a great question!'
• - Speak with extra enthusiasm
Reflection and Feedback
• 1. After all rounds, discuss as a group:
• - What was challenging?
• - What skills did you improve?
• 2. Share feedback from observers.
• 3. Highlight key takeaways for real job
interviews.