Mock Interviewswith Mrs Lewis

What do you need?

★ Cover Letter

★ Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)Completed in your Career class

Work SamplePast ReportsPortfolio (Certificates, Awards, Qualifications)

When and where is it?

Dates: ❏ Wednesday 26th November❏ Thursday 27th November❏ Friday 28th November

Location: School Library

When do I get notified of event?

List of times and names will be displayed on:

school website and

Careers noticeboard outside careers office

What to expect?

★ 15 Minute interview with two respected members of the community

★ 5 Minute evaluation and feedback time

★ Questions will be industry specific according to type of position you are applying for

What do you need

★ You must bring your Resume/CV, cover letter, work sample and portfolio to the interview

★ You must arrive 30 minutes before your allocated interview time

★ You must dress appropriately

Appropriate Dress Requirements for BOYS

Option A - Smartly Dressed➢ Suit➢ Collared Shirt➢ Long Pants➢ Leather ShoesNo - Thongs/Sporting Wear /Singlets/ Hoodies/ Hats

Appropriate Dress Requirements for BOYS

Option B - Full School Uniform➢ School Collared Shirt➢ School Pants/Shorts➢ Black Leather Shoes➢ School Jumper

No - Thongs/Sporting Wear/Singlets/Hoodies

Appropriate Dress Requirements for GIRLS

Option A - Smartly Dressed➢ Stylish Skirt/Dress/Pants preferred➢ Sensible footwear ie Not too high

NoShort or low cut skirts/shorts/tops/dresses

Appropriate Dress Requirements for GIRLS

Option B - Full School Uniform➢ School Collared Shirt➢ School Skirt➢ Black Leather Shoes➢ School Jumper/BlazerNo - Thongs/Sporting Wear /Singlets/

Hoodies/ Hats

Presentation & Hygiene

➢ Ensure you have clean ironed clothes➢ Deodorant recommended before you arrive

to school➢ Hair brushed or styled➢ Good communication skills including eye

contact, hand shake, appropriate language

What is Appropriate Language?

★ Yes not yeah

★ No not nah

★ No swearing or foul language

★ Finish your sentences

Tips for a Successful Interview

★ Be prepared to ask a question to the interviewer

★ Don’t ask about work hours and wages★ Promote your good personal qualities such

as willingness to work, polite, honest, reliable, good communication skills, team player, “can do” approach, proactive, etc...

Good luck :)