Year 12 Mock Interview Day 2024
Year 12 Mock Interview Day 2024
On Thursday 14th November we were able to provide the whole of the year 12 cohort with a personal, one-to-one mock job interview. Students were asked to write and submit a CV beforehand during an Inspire session, and these were provided to the interviewers. They were also asked to apply to one of five fictitious jobs and provide a covering letter.
The atmosphere in the room was full of nervous tension as the students signed in and waited to be called. They were given a short 10-minute mock interview and then provided with verbal feedback. They have also been provided with written feedback on their interview technique as well as their submitted CV and covering letter.
The interviewers were all volunteers from amongst our parents and local businesses who gave up their time to support this opportunity. This event would not have been possible without their help, along with the team behind the scenes in the school.
The students did us proud with; many turning up in full suits and smart business attire as they were requested to do. It was impressive to see them put so much energy and thought into how they presented themselves and how they came across in the interview. It was clear that they were determined to make the most of this opportunity.
Here is what some of our employers had to say:
“Thank you for having us, all the interviews were enjoyable and they represented the school fantastically well.
“Fantastic day - well organised and an absolute pleasure to be a part of. Please have me back!”
“A brilliantly produced event and a joy to support as a volunteer. Well done to all those involved.”
In their evaluations of the event most of the students said they found the experience extremely useful and felt it went really well for them. They said:
“I thought it went really well, I feel like I did quite well in engaging conversation and really making sure that I came across confident and assertive about my role.”
“It was great , it was very insightful and detailed.”
“I feel it went very well, I felt comfortable with the interviewer allowing me to express myself fully and my capabilities.”
“Amazing, hospitality was on point and conversation was free flowing.”
“I think it went very well and the person who interviewed me was very knowledgeable at the topics I was speaking about.”
“I think it went well. The interviewer was really nice and gave me good feedback”