Ray High School’s annual Senior Interview Day was held on Monday, Nov. 20.
All seniors participated in a mock interview with former Ray High School graduates who have gone on to be successful in their chosen field. Seniors have to present themselves as if it were a real interview and are asked to dress professionally and complete an application, cover letter, and resume – which are completed in their senior Government and English classes in the weeks prior to the event. Instruction on job interviewing skills and how to conduct themselves in an interview is also provided.
Each student had a 15–20-minute interview with their assigned interviewer. They were then evaluated on their application materials and interview and feedback was provided to them on their evaluation form. The experience helps better prepare seniors for real life interviews as they participate in their job search in the future.
Each interviewer was assigned five seniors to interview and, from their pool of applicants, they awarded a “Top Job Applicant Award” to the senior in their group who they would have offered the job to. This year’s Top Job Applicants were Alexis Gallego, Yasmin Rivera, Cambria Garcia and Kassidy Knagge. The Top Job Applicants then had a group interview with the four interviewers and the overall winner was Kassidy Knagge who received a $100 Visa® gift card.
Kassidy Knagge, center, was chosen as the Overall Job Applicant. Pictured from left are: Jay Wernett, Angela Wernett, Kassidy, Karrie Sheffield and Scott Warren.
Ray’s top job applicants were chosen by interviewers (back row from left) Jay Wernett, Angela Wernett, Karrie Sheffield and Scott Warren. The top applicants are, front row from left, Alexis Gallego, Yasmin Rivera, Cambria Garcia and Kassidy Knagge.