Jamestown Mock Interviews

During Term 3, Gateways Project Officer, Marc Swensson assisted Year 10 students at Jamestown Community School prepare for life in the work force.  One lesson saw the students divide into groups of three and perform mock interviews to the rest of the class.  In these groups, one person played the part of the interviewer, while the other students played the part of interviewees (one displaying a poor attitude and the other performing positively).  Over the following weeks, Marc facilitated and assited to perform formal mock interviews with all students.  Students were expected to be punctual and dress appropriately – treating the interview as if it was for a real job.

Interview Innovations

Innovative interviews were conducted in Whyalla by new project officer, Sally. The key component that made these interviews so individual and innovative was that, instead of the traditional mock interview in the classroom or on site at the school, these interviews took place in actual industry settings!

Stuart High Year 10 students were given the day off campus in order to make the interview process as authentic as possible. Students went to a range of industry sites including  JayJay’s and CleanSeas Tuna, and were interviewed by a range of professional volunteers from these industries. This process taught the students the many facets of good interview etiquette from arranging transport and being punctual, to correct uniform / attire and clear communication skills. All in all, a very useful experience!

Caritas Panel

One day, 6 panels, and seventy-five students…this was the challenge presented to our 12 fabulous Industry representatives at Caritas College on, of all days (heaven forbid), Melbourne Cup Day. So we paired off, squared up and ploughed through in plenty of time to watch the race that stops the Nation! Needless to say that picking the successful applicant was somewhat easier than picking the winner of the Cup!

Are you Mocking me?

They say that laughter is the best medicine! These boys from Leigh Creek Area School took that advice literally, hamming it up in front of the camera after finishing their mock interviews in order to be rid of some of their nervous energy!

Mock Interviews – Quorn

Students from Quorn Area School were given pointers on the finer details of job interview techniques when Gateways for Youth visited, along with industry representatives Russell and Dean. Students participated in a formal interview setting and were then assessed on their performance and given a few hints and tips to prepare them for the “Real thing”.