Tewkesbury Academy was delighted to welcome local businesses, education establishments and friends of the academy to support Year 10 students through a series of practice interviews.
In preparation for the event, students had been developing their CVs during careers lessons and receiving guidance on how to approach interviews with confidence and professionalism.
Each student was given the opportunity to take part in a one-to-one interview with a visiting professional, who generously shared valuable recruitment advice and constructive feedback as part of the experience.
Our students presented themselves exceptionally well and organisers received an abundance of positive feedback from partners. The experienced recruiters conducted the interviews with kindness and encouragement, enabling students to build confidence and develop essential communication skills that will support them in their future education and career pathways.
Sarah Baird, Careers and Pathways Lead at Tewkesbury Academy, said: “We are incredibly grateful to all of the professionals who gave their time to support our students.
“These mock interviews provide a fantastic opportunity for students to experience a real interview environment, helping them to develop their confidence, communication skills and understanding of employer expectations.
“The positive feedback received from our visitors was a testament to the preparation, professionalism and enthusiasm shown by our Year 10 students.”
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the following organisations for their support:
Geometric Manufacturing Ltd
Ontic
Hazlewoods LLP
Babcock
Department of Work and Pensions
Hartpury University
Gloucestershire College
SGS College
Acorns Children’s Hospice
Ageas Insurance Ltd
Skanska
Hilton Puckrup Hall
Tewkesbury Borough Council
Alan Bartholemew (Police)
Anne Bartholemew (Teaching/Rotary)
National Star College
Clearwater Products Ltd
