1. Mock Interviews
with Mrs Lewis

2. What do you need? Cover Letter Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Completed in your Career class
Work Sample
Past Reports
Portfolio (Certificates, Awards, Qualifications)

3. When and where is it? Dates: Monday 20th November
Tuesday 21st November
Wednesday 22nd November
Location: School Library

4. When do I get notified of event?
List of times and names will be displayed on:
school website and
Careers noticeboard outside careers office
Notified by Facebook and Phone Ap

5. What to expect?
15 Minute interview with two respected members of the community
5 Minute evaluation and feedback time
Questions will be industry specific according to type of position you are applying for

6. What do you need
You must bring your Resume/CV, cover letter, work sample and portfolio to the interview
You must arrive 20 minutes before your allocated interview time
You must dress appropriately

7. Appropriate Dress Requirements for BOYS
Option A - Smartly Dressed
Suit
Collared Shirt
Long Pants
Leather Shoes
No - Thongs/Sporting Wear /Singlets/ Hoodies/ Hats

8. Appropriate Dress Requirements for BOYS
Option B - Full School Uniform
School Collared Shirt
School Pants/Shorts
Black Leather Shoes
School Jumper
No - Thongs/Sporting Wear/Singlets/Hoodies

9. Appropriate Dress Requirements for GIRLS
Option A - Smartly Dressed
Stylish Skirt/Dress/Pants preferred
Sensible footwear ie Not too high No
Short or low cut skirts/shorts/tops/dresses

10. Appropriate Dress Requirements for GIRLS
Option B - Full School Uniform
School Collared Shirt
School Skirt
Black Leather Shoes
School Jumper/Blazer
No - Thongs/Sporting Wear /Singlets/ Hoodies/ Hats

11. Presentation & Hygiene
Ensure you have clean ironed clothes
Deodorant recommended before you arrive to school
Hair brushed or styled
Good communication skills including eye contact, hand shake, appropriate language

12. What is Appropriate Language?
Yes not yeah
No not nah
No swearing or foul language
Finish your sentences

13. Tips for a Successful Interview
Be prepared to ask a question to the interviewer
Don’t ask about work hours and wages
Promote your good personal qualities such as willingness to work, polite, honest, reliable, good communication skills, team player, “can do” approach, proactive, etc...

14. Good luck :)