Year 11 Mock Interviews- This year’s EBP (Education Business Partnership) Mock Interview Programme took place on the 24th and 25th January 2012. The aim of this programme is to prepare pupils in Year 11 for interviews, either when they apply for a Saturday job, or for when they go to University, or go onto Further Education.
This has to be one of the most beneficial EBP events that we run.
The objective is to make pupils feel more at ease in an interview situation, and familiarise them with the whole interview process. All the girls completed an application form as if they were applying for a particular job. The benefits of this were for them to practice completing the application forms and increase their confidence, whilst developing their interpersonal skills. Another benefit is being able to improve on their literacy skills in communication and to understand the importance of the quality of the application form.
The Mock Interview Programme is run over a period of two days. The interviewers are people from local organisations who give up their own time to assist with this event. We were successful in interviewing all our Year 11 pupils. The feedback was excellent, and everyone commented on how well the girls did, and how this has been a great opportunity for them. All pupils who participated will be able to put a copy of their interview feedback form into their Progress File.