Career Catalyst Fidelity Checklist
Career Catalyst
Fidelity Checklist
Instructor Name
Observation Date
Lesson follows full 90-minute structure and pacing (intro → impressions → digital professionalism → STAR → mock interviews → reflection).
Students complete baseline confidence self-assessment at the start.
Instructor explicitly teaches the “7-second first impression” concept and models behaviors.
Professionalism is framed as behavior + mindset (not just appearance).
Digital professionalism (email, LinkedIn, online presence) is directly taught with examples.
STAR method is clearly explained and broken into Situation, Task, Action, Result.
Students complete a guided STAR written response before practicing verbally.
Instructor emphasizes “Action” as the most important part of responses.
Mock interview activity is completed in triads (interviewer, interviewee, observer).
Each student rotates through all roles during practice.
Observer uses a rubric or structured feedback process.
Instructor circulates and provides real-time coaching on body language and responses.
Students practice asking questions at the end of interviews.
Professional etiquette (body language, communication, punctuality) is reinforced throughout.
Lesson ends with reflection on confidence and key takeaways.
Fidelity Assurance Tool • Career Catalyst Program • 2026
