Page 76 - Bellfort Issue 3 2014

Careers—Work Experience Leah and Lauren at Ballymena Times The Bellfort Jordan at McAtamney’s Butchers Amy and Beth at Travelmax Alexa at Antrim Area Hospital Careers & English Interview Skills Workshop Shortly after work experi- roleplay performed by tions were challenging and ence, the Year 12 pupils Dave and Becky - showing reflected the types of ques- were involved in an inter- how not to interview! The tions they would be asked esting and informative in- Year 12 students really en- in a real-life interview situa- terview skills workshop, joyed the workshop session tion. ran by Sergeant Dave Ilsley and enthusiastically took and Corporal Becky part in all the activities. It was clear that pupils McShane from the RAF and were prepared. The inter- a team of advisors from After the workshop, pupils views resulted in some out- Rutledge. were truly put to the test standing Speaking and Lis- and were individually inter- tening results. The best During the workshop, pu- viewed by our visitors. To performers on the day pils had the opportunity to make the experience more were – Ruth McNeilly, learn about the vast range formal, interview rooms David O’Neill, Christina of careers offered by the and timeslots were allo- Shiels, Nicole Backus and RAF and the courses avail- cated. The students’ Eng- Jade Scott. Well done to all able in Rutledge. Activities lish teachers also sat in on involved! included a peer question the interviews, marking pu- and answer session and a pil responses. The ques- 76