Mock Interviews
Aims & Objectives
- To raise student awareness of interview skills / techniques
- To help students in the preparation of CVs and letters of application
- To help students prepare effectively for an interview
- To enable students to experience an interview with an employer
Description of Activity
This can be a half/whole day event depending on the number of student candidates. Students receive one-to-one interviews with a business volunteer. Normally students will be able to select from one of the jobs advertised in the Mock Interview pack. Each interview lasts about 20 minutes and includes 5 minutes for the interviewer to write up student feedback forms and 5 minutes for immediate verbal feedback.
Learning Outcomes
Students will develop an awareness of and/or skills in:
- CV preparation
- Writing business letters
- Communication
- Responding appropriately
- Improving performance
- Body language
- Appearance
- Key skills application
- Promoting personal strengths / qualities
- Speaking confidently
- Careers & opportunities
WRL Framework
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Key to framework element numbers
| 14-19 Diplomas | Functional Skills | Foundation Learning | Additional specialised learning |
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Details
| Year Group(s) | Year 9 onwards |
| Group size | Small groups / Whole year groups |
| Venue | Normally interviews will take place at the business volunteer’s place of work. School based interviews can be arranged if appropriate. |
| Time / Duration | One-to-one. Half or whole day event |
