Sophomores and Juniors Attend Regional Career Fair
By Sydney Hoffman on March 3, 2018
Every year, Bridgewater-Emery attends the regional career fair in order for students to receive the opportunity to learn more about their options after high school. Last year’s fair was in Centerville, but this year, sophomores and juniors attended the fair at the Parker High School Feb. 21.
Upon arrival, students were given a packet of helpful information and a name tag. The packet given held information on financial aid for college. It provided information on how to save and budget for college as well. Some information on scholarships was also available. Lastly, in the packet, a college preparation checklist was also provided. After orientation, Bridgewater-Emery was dismissed to complete mock interviews.
Prior to the event, students filled out a fake job application for one of the following jobs: fast food team member, nurse aide, summer yard caretaker, seasonal farm worker, lifeguard, seasonal park position or child care attendant. At the career fair, students in attendance received the opportunity to complete an interview with one of the volunteers acting as the interviewer. The interviewer graded the student on their skills using a rubric on each student’s introduction, application, appearance, eye contact, confidence, communication skills and answers to questions.
“I think it’s beneficial and helpful to do these fake interviews because we are able to receive feedback to improve our future interviews,” junior Ashley Horvath said.
After their interviews, students were asked to explore the booths in the gym. Booths in attendance included businesses, universities and technical schools. The packet given at orientation included a list of booths there. After speaking at a booth, the student would receive an initial from the representative next to their business/college on the list given. If students received a certain number of initials on the list, they would receive a prize.
“The career fair was helpful in figuring what I want to do after college. After attending the fair, I feel more comfortable about my future,” sophomore Bailey Haiar said.
Students who attended the career fair were able to take home all of the information obtained in the orientation packet and from the business and college booths
Upon arrival, students were given a packet of helpful information and a name tag. The packet given held information on financial aid for college. It provided information on how to save and budget for college as well. Some information on scholarships was also available. Lastly, in the packet, a college preparation checklist was also provided. After orientation, Bridgewater-Emery was dismissed to complete mock interviews.
Prior to the event, students filled out a fake job application for one of the following jobs: fast food team member, nurse aide, summer yard caretaker, seasonal farm worker, lifeguard, seasonal park position or child care attendant. At the career fair, students in attendance received the opportunity to complete an interview with one of the volunteers acting as the interviewer. The interviewer graded the student on their skills using a rubric on each student’s introduction, application, appearance, eye contact, confidence, communication skills and answers to questions.
“I think it’s beneficial and helpful to do these fake interviews because we are able to receive feedback to improve our future interviews,” junior Ashley Horvath said.
After their interviews, students were asked to explore the booths in the gym. Booths in attendance included businesses, universities and technical schools. The packet given at orientation included a list of booths there. After speaking at a booth, the student would receive an initial from the representative next to their business/college on the list given. If students received a certain number of initials on the list, they would receive a prize.
“The career fair was helpful in figuring what I want to do after college. After attending the fair, I feel more comfortable about my future,” sophomore Bailey Haiar said.
Students who attended the career fair were able to take home all of the information obtained in the orientation packet and from the business and college booths