Mock Interviews with Mrs Lewis
What do you need? Cover Letter Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) Completed in your Career class Work Sample Past Reports Portfolio (Certificates, Awards, Qualifications)
When and where is it? Dates: Monday 20th November Tuesday 21st November Wednesday 22nd November Location: School Library
When do I get notified of event? List of times and names will be displayed on: school website and Careers noticeboard outside careers office Notified by Facebook and Phone Ap
What to expect? 15 Minute interview with two respected members of the community 5 Minute evaluation and feedback time Questions will be industry specific according to type of position you are applying for
What do you need You must bring your Resume/CV, cover letter, work sample and portfolio to the interview You must arrive 20 minutes before your allocated interview time You must dress appropriately
Appropriate Dress Requirements for BOYS Option A - Smartly Dressed Suit Collared Shirt Long Pants Leather Shoes No - Thongs/Sporting Wear /Singlets/ Hoodies/ Hats
Appropriate Dress Requirements for BOYS Option B - Full School Uniform School Collared Shirt School Pants/Shorts Black Leather Shoes School Jumper No - Thongs/Sporting Wear/Singlets/Hoodies
Appropriate Dress Requirements for GIRLS Option A - Smartly Dressed Stylish Skirt/Dress/Pants preferred Sensible footwear ie Not too high No Short or low cut skirts/shorts/tops/dresses
Appropriate Dress Requirements for GIRLS Option B - Full School Uniform School Collared Shirt School Skirt Black Leather Shoes School Jumper/Blazer No - Thongs/Sporting Wear /Singlets/ Hoodies/ Hats
Presentation & Hygiene Ensure you have clean ironed clothes Deodorant recommended before you arrive to school Hair brushed or styled Good communication skills including eye contact, hand shake, appropriate language
What is Appropriate Language? Yes not yeah No not nah No swearing or foul language Finish your sentences
Tips for a Successful Interview Be prepared to ask a question to the interviewer Don’t ask about work hours and wages Promote your good personal qualities such as willingness to work, polite, honest, reliable, good communication skills, team player, “can do” approach, proactive, etc...
Good luck :)