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Suit Up for Success: Dartmouth Rotary Conduct Mock Job Interviews for Students

9th December 2024

Year 11 students from Dartmouth Academy have taken part in mock job interviews.

Members of the Rotary Club of Dartmouth came along to the school to act as interviewers.  Pupils brought along CVs they had prepared on  Unifrog - an online platform that helps students explore their interests, compare opportunities, and apply for courses-  to discuss with them.  Pupils were encouraged to attend the mock interviews in smart clothing, just as though they were the real thing.

The event was part of the school’s extensive Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) provision which ensures that students are provided with comprehensive information to make the best choice regarding their next steps.  All Year 11 pupils have also met with the school’s Assistant Principal, Nicola Perrott, to go through their college or sixth form applications and they will also be interviewed by a Level 6 qualified careers adviser to discuss their post 16 progression route.

Career focused assemblies take place weekly at the school and recent speakers have included Dr Wilson Lau, a former Dartmouth Academy student originally from Hong Kong.  He contacted the school as he was keen to return to speak to pupils about his job in paediatric medicine.  Ben Woolvin, the Home Affairs Correspondent at BBC South West, has also spoken at an assembly this term, telling attendees all about his work in politics and the media.

Dartmouth Academy is committed to providing the appropriate activities and experiences to enable pupils to make well-informed decisions and successful transitions in life and work. They support pupils to prepare for their next step whether that is to continue with further education, employment, training or living independently. 

Paul Girardot, Principal at Dartmouth Academy, said:

“I want to say how grateful I am to all the volunteers from the Dartmouth Rotary who came in to support our students with their careers development.  The mock interviews were a fantastic opportunity for pupils to broaden their knowledge on all things careers based.  It’s brilliant to have people from all sorts of professions visit us and get pupils thinking about their own career paths. If you feel you could come and speak with them, please do get in touch.”

Matthew Shanks, CEO at Education South West said:

“It’s great to hear that Dartmouth Academy is working so closely with the local Rotary club and their alumni to provide pupils with top notch careers and further education guidance.  Hearing first hand from successful local people is a brilliant way of showing pupils all the different options that are open to them.”

Dartmouth Academy is keen to continue to work closely with the community and with its alumni.  The school has an alumni Facebook group which former pupils can join here.

If you would be interested in speaking to students about your career or holding an assembly, please do get in touch.

Telephone: 01803 839700

E-mail Address: admin@dartmouthacademy.org.uk

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