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Careers - Year 10 Mock Interview Day
November 28th reminded me, once again, how amazing our students are. The careers team took all Year 10 students to Chiswick Business Park to be put through a rigorous interview process.
There were over 50 volunteers from a range of industries ready to interview our students. It really was an opportunity that allowed the students to experience the rigours of a formal interview in a safe and friendly environment.
A total of 228 students received a 15-minute one-to-one interview with instant feedback from a potential employer. This year we were supported by staff from Knight Frank, Disney, The Discovery Channel and Cloisters, as well as fashion buyers, retail managers, barristers, HR specialists, local businesses and many more. More than 18 parent volunteers were amongst the experts in the room and we cannot thank them enough.
The Year 10s were amazing, with a number of students being told they would be given jobs on the spot by employers. One employer said that our students interviewed better than most of the graduates they usually get! Two students that were mentioned by name include Amy and Ruby who blew the employer away with their sharpness and attention to detail, as well as the compassion they showed to their peers.
The day was amazing and a special thank you goes to our partners, Enjoy-Work, who helped recruit interviewers and provided the venue for this amazing event.
Ms Middleton
