Last month across the county at any of our five high schools you could find a group of well-dressed juniors and seniors sitting in chairs, clutching resumes and cover letters.
Approximately 720 students participated in mock interviews to help prepare them for interview questions they will face throughout their college years and professional lives.
Whitney Lester, Work Based Learning Coordinator at New Manchester High School, knows how important it is for students to develop the soft skills needed to succeed in the workplace. "They need to learn appropriate attire for interview situations, and they need to know how to prepare an impressive resume and cover letter. By answering questions and presenting themselves in a live interview process, they gain confidence and the feedback that will help them improve."
The mock interviews take place twice a year and are part of the Career Technical Agricultural Education (CTAE) classes. Professionals from the community participate in the event and give students feedback and suggestions on their interview skills and resumes.
"We are grateful for our community volunteers," said Ms. Lester. "They provide a great service to our students and are important to their future success."
Pictured are
Kenny Dang, Jack Johnson, and Bryan Guyton, students in the Healthcare Science Pathway at Chapel Hill High School.
