Year 11 Students Inspired by Employers at Annual Interview Day

Year 11 pupils at St Edmund Arrowsmith gained valuable insight into the world of work during a highly successful Interview Day, where they had the opportunity to meet and speak with professionals from a wide variety of industries and organisations.
 
Representatives from organisations including the Royal Air Force (RAF), Alder Hey Children's Hospital, BAE Systems, Tawd Valley Developments, Rugby League, Wigan Council, Stuart Energy and Cavendish Nuclear kindly gave their time to support the event, helping students develop their interview skills, confidence and career aspirations ahead of their next steps after school.
 
Throughout the day, students took part in mock interviews designed to replicate real-life recruitment experiences. The sessions provided invaluable feedback, allowing pupils to reflect on their strengths, improve their communication skills and gain a greater understanding of employer expectations in today's workplace.
The wide range of organisations involved highlighted the many different career pathways available to young people, from engineering, healthcare and construction to public service, local government, sport and the energy sector. Students were able to learn first-hand about the qualifications, skills and personal qualities needed to succeed in these industries.
 
Pupil, Eva H commented "I am glad the mock interviews happened, because now I feel more confident about my college interview"
 
Mrs Paul, Head of Personal Development and Careers (PDC), said:
"Our annual Interview Day is an invaluable experience for our Year 11 students. It provides them with the opportunity to practise essential employability skills, build confidence and engage directly with professionals from a diverse range of sectors. We are incredibly grateful to all the employers who generously gave their time and expertise to support our pupils. Their guidance and encouragement help inspire our young people to think ambitiously about their future careers and the opportunities available to them."
The school would like to thank all of the employers and volunteers who contributed to the success of the day. Their support plays a vital role in helping students prepare for life beyond St Edmund Arrowsmith and make informed decisions about their future education and career pathways.
 
We look forward to continuing these valuable partnerships and welcoming our employer guests back in the future.
 
Thank you to: RAF, Computacenter, Alder Hey, BAE Systems, BHF, Morgan Sindall, Tawd Valley Developments, Biomedical Systems, School Governor, Rugby League, Biomedical Scientist, United Utilities, Counsellor, Nationwide Cleaners, ITV, PWC and retired teachers.