Mock
Interviews
Career
Day is a time for kids to learn more about one of the most important parts of
their future. Though some may find it hard to take seriously, Career Day
actually is a great opportunity to get a grasp on what the real world looks
like.
Business
professionals from around the Mission Valley will be coming to St. Ignatius
High School to perform mock interviews with the senior students on November 22.
They come from all backgrounds and businesses and they are here to grade every
student on their interview skills. The grades they give will actually count as
a grade in the seniors Personal Finance and English classes.
Since
last week the senior class has been lectured and instructed on proper interview
etiquette and attire. Everyone must dress appropriately and answer the
questions the interviewers give as if it were a real interview. Last week a
professional businessman came into the senior’s English class to spread his
knowledge about interviews for he’s been around the block with such things. On
top of his presentation, the senior’s are also learning more about interviews
from their Personal Finance teacher, Mrs. Phillips, who is also an expert on
such things.
When
the big day comes, each student will have two separate interviews with a
professional. After every student is interviewed, which should be around 11:30
that day, all the seniors will be dismissed. So really, it’s quite an easy day
for the students, but even though the interviews are fake it doesn’t make them
anyless stressful.
If
anyone tries to skip the day because it is stressful or simply boring, they
will be forced to do a make up assignment. It’s unsure what will exactly
happen, but from experience the students know that skipping a presentation or
field trip day usually has dire consequences. So, hopefully, everyone shows up
and Career Day turns into a great success.
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By
Leon Ochs
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