GRADUATION TRANSITIONS FORMAL PRESENTATIONS Thurs, January 26 DSS Library
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY YOU WILL: SHOW THAT YOUR GT BINDER IS COMPLETE SIGN UP FOR AN APPOINTMENT TIME Interviews are 10 minutes – all interviews will take place between 9am and 2:45pm
WHO IS INTERVIEWING Retired DSS staff & administrators Administrators from Delta School District Politicians, Mayor, Councillors, MLA Community Organization representatives who donate scholarship $ Other businessmen and women
POLITICIANS
LOCAL BUSINESS MEN & WOMEN
WHAT WILL THEY ASK? Questions will match your GT booklet: Tell me about your skills & strengths & commitment to healthy life-style choices (page 2) Describe an accomplishment that you are proud of (page 4)
…More questions Tell me about your work and/or volunteer experience (page 5) What are your plans for next year & back-up plan? (page 6) How are you handling your financial commitments for your plans? (page 7)
HOW CAN YOU ADD CREATIVITY? YOU CAN BRING EVIDENCE OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT (PHOTOS, CRAFTS, PROJECTS, ART, LETTERS) YOU CAN USE A LAP TOP (battery much be charged) YOU CAN DO A POSTER, MIND-MAP, COLLAGE
WHAT ELSE TO PREPARE? YOU MUST REPORT TO THE LIBRARY 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW TIME. Be organized, on-time, ready with your binder & supporting materials! Treat this as a formal interview – dress smartly
BE PROFESSIONAL & POLISHED! SHOW YOUR PACER PRIDE! BE PROFESSIONAL & POLISHED!