Interview 2 Impress Program Partnering with Evans & Partners and ABCN

16 Jun 2023

Interview 2 Impress is a half-day program designed to equip students with the practical skills needed to engage in employment options beyond school.

While most students are taught about interview preparation at school, the opportunity to explore this topic and learn from a corporate employee adds considerable value. The focus of Interview 2 Impress is to allow students to experience realistic interview scenarios in a corporate environment. The session allows students to practice the theory they learn at school by working with a mentor who provides direct and relevant feedback based on their own job interview experiences. Topics covered include effective non-verbal communication, building rapport, a typical interview structure and what sorts of questions to expect.

The following are summarised student response results which demonstrate the percentage improvement from start of the program to end. These results demonstrate that the students gained a lot from the program and their time.

• I understand how to prepare for a job interview. 100%
• I am confident to participate in a job interview. 94%
• I am aware of the skills that employers are looking for. 100%
• I understand how to answer interview questions based on my strengths and previous experiences. 100%
• I intend to complete Year 12. 100%
• I intend to undertake further education such as TAFE, university or other courses. 88%
• I am aware of a wide range of career options and pathways. 100%

Student Comments:

• Thank you all for your time and i appreciate the help and advice you've given.
• I am very grateful and appreciative of the advice and information given to us by our mentors.
• Thank you so much for your advice and guidance, as well as extra advice and tips on ending high school.
• I learned make sure to make a first good impression and make a welcoming impression the whole interview.
• I learned to breathe and be yourself.
• I learned how to be comfortable and confident in ourselves during interviews.
• I learned that interviewers expect in candidates and how to be more aware of visual body language.
• The most useful thing I learnt was how to use my previous experiences and how to tell a story confidently.

Mentor Comments:

• Do it! The students were able to teach me a lot about myself whilst we worked on improving their interviewing skills. I was able to look at things from a different perspective.
• Absolutely do it. You get so much out of it. I feel like I’ve been a part of something bigger by helping these students out.
• All the students I worked with were extremely eager to learn & improve. Across the course of the day, the student’s level of confidence increased immensely.
• It is worthwhile and very humbling to help kids.
• Confidence and expectations from employers. The structure of a job interview and how to prepare for interviews.
• Do it! It stretches you as a mentor and you learn so much from the participants.
• Definitely join as it is rewarding.
• I’ve enjoyed learning from and about the students and their background and passions.
• I have been able to reflect on my own skills, specially mentoring.
• A stretch - forced me to think more about the interview process both from an interviewer and candidate perspective. And also took me back to being young and looking for my first role.
• I come from a similar background and felt great to be able to hopefully inspire / share my story with others.

Thank you to Evans & Partners and ABCN for supporting the learning journey of our students that contributes to their long-term success beyond school.

Tim Lloyd, Principal

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