What happens when 20 Year 11 students meet 8 employees from KPMG?
What happens when 20 year 11 students meet 8 employees from KPMG?
- They are impressed by offices and in house catering
- They learn what an accountant and management consultant does and how you can become one from a range of pathways and cultural backgrounds
- They discovered that working at Bunnings, McDonalds or Perth Zoo can provide you with valuable skills for the future.
After a series of ice breaking games, students were interviewed for an imaginary job and provided feedback on their performance. An evaluation survey was done at the end of program and a summary of their results and comments are included below:
|
Rating Area |
Agree or strongly agree before |
Agree or strongly agree after |
|
I understand how to prepare for a job interview. |
33% |
100% |
|
I am confident to participate in a job interview. |
34% |
100% |
|
I am aware of the skills that employers are looking for. |
22% |
100% |
|
I understand how to answer interview questions based on my strengths and previous experiences. |
44% |
100% |
|
I feel confident in myself. |
67% |
100% |
|
I can communicate my ideas to others. |
55% |
80% |
|
I am aware of a wide range of career options. |
33% |
100% |
Student Comments
"The mentors were really approachable, we discussed how I should feel before and during an interview. Be calm and don't always think that there is a rigid guideline to follow when at an interview."
"Today, my mentors shared that there are many opportunities and not just one thing to set a path on."
"I really appreciated the feedback the mentors gave me during our mock interviews, it gave me more confidence to apply for a part time job and take an interview"
John Forrest would like to thank ABCN for the effort and organisation of the Interview2Impress program between John Forrest and KPMG. It really emphasises the possibilities open to our students and provides some of them with the inspiration and skills to get there.
Mr Alex Plimmer
