Another Successful Sixth Form Interview Day

Designed to perfect their interview technique, sharpen communication skills, presentational qualities and their ability to respond to feedback, each student enjoyed a one-on-one mock interview. Taking on the role of interviewer were senior professionals from a variety of different business backgrounds. All were past or present parents or friends of the College, with years of interviewing experience out in the working world.

In readiness for their interviews, students had submitted their curriculum vitaes to be scrutinised beforehand. Exactly like in a real interview, these documents formed the basis of questions that were discussed. At the end of the interview, the professionals provided valuable feedback with constructive suggestions for improvement.

Feedback was very positive, with many of the interviewers commenting on how impressed they were with the College's Lower Sixth Form students, and the students were equally pleased with the suggestions and guidance received. Some of their comments included, “It was really useful”, “I had good suggestions on how to improve my CV”, “I know I need to give examples as evidence” and “It went really, really well." 

Head of Careers, Jacqui Quinney, said, “Our Lower Sixth were encouraged to prepare well for these interviews. Our aim was to provide them with a head start in developing their interview technique. It was an extremely important day for them as they face the looming reality of university and workplace interviews. The skills practised today will benefit all our students and we are immensely grateful to our volunteer interviewers who gave their time to help us today.”