Mock Interviews 2023
As part of our school’s career education programme, on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th January we delivered sessions on attending a mock interview. Before the two days, students had taken part in a careers day (Autumn term – Y11) which included preparation for attending interviews and applications. In the Spring term, some of the Y11 and Y13 Form Time/Form Tutor groups were used to prepare the students for the 2 days.
Over the 2 days, we were able to offer appointments to 240 students and we had 40+ volunteers, who gave us their time to support our students and us as a school.
We had volunteers from a variety of employers who gave their time across the two days to support our students. Our employers were from the following organisations – City of Liverpool College; Co-op – Various departments e.g. Technology/IT, HR, Retail, Marketing, Corporate Services, Funeralcare, Academies Support; HMRC; Ex-Students/Alumni; Lowell; Astrazeneca; The Beatles Story; NRS Health and Safety; Royal Navy; Sellafield; Wirral Council; Wirral Met; Wrexham Glyndwr University; Cheshire College South and West; DWP – JobCentre Plus; Royal Navy and Liverpool Hope University.
We are so grateful to you all for supporting us. Thank You!
Some feedback and comments from our volunteers
“Really good interview, confident, seemed well prepared and has a good idea on the route he wants to take in the future.” (AstraZeneca and STEM ambassador)
“The readiness of the students seems to be improving year on year. The preparation that is embedded into the curriculum is obviously apparent and going in the right direction!” (Alumni and STEM ambassador)
“A very good day. Students were very well behaved and engaged.”
“The interviews were well organised. Students were engaged and enthusiastic. Lunch was great!” (Wirral Met College)
“Another well organised event. Keep up the good work!” (Wirral Borough Council)
“Really enjoyed helping and happy to offer any opportunities in the future that you think could benefit the students.” (The Beatles Story, Liverpool)
“A warm welcome always awaits at CAB. Would love to help at future events. Great job! As always the students were fabulous and engaging.” (Co-op Academies Adviser)
“Brilliant to see you have a farm club! Very unique. All students represented the school well.” (Co-op)
“Overall experience was very good and the participation from the children made the process enjoyable and rewarding.” (Graduate Apprentice from Seelafield)
“Fantastic day! Thanks so much for the opportunity to be part of it.” (Co-op)
“Great day, really well organised and brilliant to learn so much about the young people and their career ambitions.”
“I always enjoy attending mock interviews. The school should be proud of their pupils.” (HMRC)
“Really enjoyed the day! Great staff. Enthusiastic children. Thank You!” (Co-op)
“Another enjoyable interview experience. Great to hear of the students’ hopes and aspirations.” (Former Governor)
“Thank you for asking us to attend. I thought the standard was really high . . . . . the level of performance of all the interviewees. Great event all round.” (DWP JobCentre Plus)
“I’ve been supporting these events and others over the past few years. Events always run smoothly. Pupils are well prepared.” (Cheshire College South and West)
“This is my second year doing this and it is such a rewarding experience.” (Co-op)
Some feedback and comments from our students
“I was able to learn where I needed to improve.” (Y11)
“I found that the feedback was very useful as I lack confidence when I have a 1/1 interview.” (Y13)
“I have gained confidence for future interviews and I know now what type of questions I may be asked and how to answer them.” (Y13)
“Useful as they gave us feedback at the end.” (Y11)
“I was able to learn where I needed to improve.” (Y11)
“The guy taught me some tips and advice.” (Y11)
Some photos taken over the two days with the interviews underway
If you are a local employer who would like to offer a week of Work Experience to our Y10 during the week of 15th to 19th May 2023 or to our Y12 during the week of 3rd to 7th July 2023, please let me know. 0151 645 4154If you want to get in touch about any of the career activities here at Co-op Academy Bebington, please do get in touch Carol Fardoe [Bebington]