Three Rivers High School Senior Exit Interviews 2019

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1 Three Rivers High School Senior Exit Interviews 2019 A graduation requirement of Three Rivers High School is the senior exit interview. This packet contains the information needed to be successful at your interview. Please read all of the pages and follow the instructions. Senior Exit Interviews will be held On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25. Students schedules will be taken into consideration and every effort will be made to avoid scheduling conflicts with CTE, dual enrollment and work study. The schedule will be posted in the guidance office window and shared with you as a Google Doc. Please make sure you are able to locate your appointment time. If there is a problem, please see Mrs. Concannon. Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes. You need to be in the office at least 10 to 15 minutes before your interview time, dressed for success and have three copies of your resume. One copy for you and one for each of the two interviewers. Samples of resumes and additional resources are available online at under Resources click on Senior Resources. People to see if you need help: Ms. Campbell, Mrs. Concannon, Ms. Lathan, Mr. Presdorf, Mrs. Garwick and Ms. Schreuder This is an important opportunity to reflect upon your high school accomplishments and outline your plans for the future.

2 Senior Exit Interview Objectives As a graduation requirement, you will be interviewing on your chosen career pathway, secondary educational goals and possible careers. You will also discuss classes you took, athletics, clubs, jobs, volunteer service and other accomplishments in high school and your plans for the future. You are not interviewing for a specific job position. We will be using four conference rooms/offices in the high school s main office to hold the interviews. Student interviews are scheduled every 30 minutes. The morning interview appointments start at 7:45 and end at 11:30. The afternoon interview appointments begin at 12:30 and end at 2:30. Interview Guidelines Plan Ahead: Review interview questions and practice your answers. Create a resume and bring three copies with you to your interview. Plan what you are going to wear and dress appropriately on the day of your interview. Look your professional best. Ask for help the week before if you need help. Do not chew gum! Be minutes early. Greet the receptionist and let her know that you are there and the time of your interview appointment. Things to remember at the interview: When you meet the interviewers, make eye contact, smile, shake hands, and introduce yourself. Remember your interviewers names. Wait for an invitation to be seated. Have relaxed body language. Near the end of your interview, ask your interviewers some questions. ( There are questions to ask on the page after the interview questions.)

3 At the END of the interview, MAKE SURE to thank your interviewers and shake their hands before leaving the room. Take the Senior Exit Interview Survey online. The link will be sent to your school address. Be aware of the following hiring practices most companies follow: Drug testing, credit checks and criminal background checks Be careful what you say and post when it comes to the Internet (i.e. Face Book, Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media websites.) NOTES:

4 The Power of a Good First Impression People make assumptions about professional credibility and potential performance based upon your appearance. Regardless of your knowledge or expertise, it is very difficult to overcome a poor first impression. Many employers interpret your appearance in terms of what you know about the world around you and the attention you give to detail. To be successful, research and practice for the interview and carefully plan the professional image you want to project. If you come to an interview dressed professionally, you will feel a sense of confidence and others will sense your self-assurance. ( )

5 WATCH OUT FOR: Wild Nail Polish: (For men or women). Extremely long or uncut nails are a real turnoff, too. Your nails should be groomed and neat. Jewelry that Jangles: Don't wear more than one per hand or one earring per ear. No face (body) jewelry or ankle bracelets (allowed) at the interview. Open-Toed or Backless Shoes and Spike High Heels: Mules are a definite no-no. Out-of-date shoes should be thrown out or kept for other occasions. No flip-flops. The heels and toes of your shoes should be clean and polished. Bare Legs: Wear stockings, even in humid, summer weather. Stockings can be in neutral colors or a fashion color to match your shoes. Short Skirts: Hemlines should not be more than two inches above the knee. Don't even think about wearing Capri pants or leggings to the interview.

6 Body Art and Piercings: Cover visible tattoos and remove jewelry from body piercings. Perfume: Don t use heavy scented cologne or perfumes. Blouses that are too low-cut or too short - don't show your cleavage or your belly. Underwear : (bras, bra straps, briefs, boxers, etc.) Wear appropriate underwear that compliments your outfit. Don't wear any underwear that shows - even if your bra straps match your top. WHAT NOT TO WEAR

7 SENIOR EXIT INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Tell us a little about yourself. What three words best describe you? 2. Have you chosen a career goal? If so, what is it? 3. Have you taken courses related to your career goal? 4. What steps have you taken thus far to accomplish your goal? 5. What are your plans after graduation? 6. Can you give us an example of a cooperative learning or other teamwork-related activity in which you participated and how you worked with others to solve a problem? 7. Tell us about a mistake or error in judgment you have made in your life. What did you learn from it? 8. What part time jobs have you had? Why did you leave? (If applicable) 9. How would your social media accounts describe you? Your teachers? 10. Tell us about your grades and attendance while in high school? 11.What do you consider your major strengths? 12. What experiences in your past have contributed most to your current successes? 13. Is there something about yourself you would like to improve? 14. What do you like to do in your free time? 15.What do you think it is going to take for you to be successful in your life? 16.Do you have any questions or comments? Please practice your responses to these questions. It will help you feel more relaxed on the day of the interview.

8 Senior Exit Interview Questions to Ask Interviewers What is the most important quality you would look for in an employee? How did you get to the position you are in today? Are you aware of any job shadowing opportunities in my field of study? What recommendations would you make to a senior regarding education after high school? What is the most important thing you would recommend to graduation seniors today? Skills and Traits Valued by Employers Local Employers identified the attributes and skills most needed in their work places: 1. Strong work ethic 2. Honesty/Integrity 3. Motivation/Initiative 4. Communication skills 5. Interpersonal skills 6. Teamwork skills 7. Flexibility/Adaptability 8. Organizational Skills 9. Detailed oriented 10. Self-confidence 11. Leadership Skills 12. Analytical skills/critical thinking Employers Appreciate: Can do attitude/work hard without being told Employees who honor their commitments Good language skills, especially writing Professional demeanor and appearance Realistic view of the work world Employers Do Not Reward: Sense of entitlement/respect and job advancement must be earned Lack of dependability or integrity Poor writing skills, spelling and grammar Inappropriate language and clothing

9 Senior Exit Interview Resume Guidelines Basic Contents: 1. Personal Contact Information : Name, address, phone number and address 2. Objective: What do you want to do? This section should be a sentence or two about your career pathway and career choice 3. Education: Name of high school, address, date of graduation, GPA only if over 3.5 and related course work. Ex. CTE, medical occupations, graphic design, welding, college prep, etc. 4. Experience: Work history or volunteer service (See Sample Resume) 5. Skills: Honest, Hard working, Technology Skills, etc. 6. Activities: Clubs, athletics, musical talents (See Sample Resume.) 7. Awards : Honor roll, National Honor Society, Student of the Month, Sports Honors, Volunteer Awards

10 SUSAN STUDENT 700 Sixth Avenue, Three Rivers, MI (269) OBJECTIVE Career Pathway : Human Services An enthusiastic and hardworking high school graduate who is eager to find a teaching position in an elementary s our local elementary schools and have mentored younger students. EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENC E SKILLS Three Rivers High School 700 Sixth Avenue Three Rivers, MI Graduation: June 2, 2016 Related course work CTE Early Childhood Education (2 years) Company Name (Most recent job goes first/at the top) Street Number and Name City, State and Zip Code Job Title Responsibilities Duties or responsibilities Strong work ethic Highly motivated Communication and Interpersonal Skills Technology skills: , Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Website maintenance Leadership AWARDS & ACTIVITIES Outstanding High School Volunteer (2015) Honor Roll ( ) National Honor Society ( )- Secretary Wildcats for a Better World Track Team - Four year varsity letter member Women s Soccer Team- Four year varsity letter member (Captain 2015) VOLUNTEER SERVICE Relay for Life Three Rivers Area Mentoring Walk for Warmth

11 Additional Resources: MITalent Pathfinder: High School Resume Samples: ample/ Y.O.U Employability Skills Manual Kalamazoo RESA: Professional Dress: Cover Letter for High School Student: ample/