On March 11, 2020, Westbrook HS students participated in an interview workshop led by Joshua Kelly from Junior Achievement. Mr. Kelly discussed the STAR method for answering interview questions (Describe a Situation you were in, the Task or goal you were working toward in the situation, the Actions you took and the Result of the actions taken. He also spoke with students about appropriate dress and mannerisms for interviewing as well as the right attitude. On March 12, ten business/industry partners were on hand to practice interviewing with students. Each student completed two 25-minute interviews with professionals who conduct interviews as a part of their work. Students received feedback for improvement. A special thank you to our industry partners:
Julie Armstrong, Junior Achievement
Laura Asbury, S.A.R.A.H. Inc.
Lauren Bernacchia, Middlesex Health Hospital
Cara Bernard, The Full Circle Real Estate Group
Andrea DeJesus, Whelen Engineering
Ashley Dupre, Whelen Engineering
Josh Kelly, Junior Achievement
Patrick Mahoney, retired
Bill Neale, Radiall USA
Chris Pallatto, Valley Shore YMCA
Laura Pedersen, Mazzotta Employment
Scott Wilderman, Career Resources
Lynn Giroux, Essex Savings Bank