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Year 9s learn interview skills

Year 9 students have been getting an early start with learning how to perform well in job interviews.

Year 9 students have been getting an early start with learning how to perform well in job interviews.

Students in Alexandra Allan’s Business vocational classes have been working on their interview skills by taking part in mock interviews with other students.

Miss Allan said: “As part of their course work, students needed to research and compile detailed information about their chosen company and job and plan their interview questions with reference to their personal feelings, perceptions and opinions of themselves, while building confidence in their communication and presentation skills. 

“A key focus of the exercise was to practice their introductions and handshake, which in return contributes to first impressions, reflects certain personality characteristics and helps promote self-promotion and etiquette, which are key skills employers are looking for today.”

Student Cory McBride said: “I really enjoyed the lesson because it gave me a really good insight into an interview and what is expected to help get the job.”