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Xtreme Beginnings 2007 Evaluations

Practice Job Interviewer Comments

Adult volunteers completed this questionnaire (PDF 100 KB) at the end of Xtreme Beginnings.

Was the program worthwhile?

evaluation	number of responses
1 (unsatisfactory)	0
2	0
3	3
4 (excellent)	37
NA ask students	1

If so how?

Very enriching to hear the different students attributes
All the students were engaged
Very important for students to have interview, career, and college preparation opportunities - Keep this event in place.
It was wonderful having all the businesses represented and supporting the growth and development of the Wake County youth.
The students are our future.
I liked giving suggestions/guidance to students and they need this type of event.
Since it was my first year I had no idea what you wanted on the interviews.
I very much enjoyed meeting the students.
Gave students an opportunity to practice their interviewing skills.
Good experience for the students
Good practice for the real world.
Like the fact that students will receive feedback on their interviews.
Great opportunity for the students in a safe environment
Encourage students to be better prepared for interviews.
I think I was able to provide useful feedback.
Students were able to practice interviewing skills in a non-threaten environment
Educational for me-opportunity to give back to the community.
Enjoyed meeting the students and hearing their goals.
Preparation is everything.
I think the students made a conscience effort to execute from instructions (shake hands, make eye contact, etc. indicated by Mr. Whitley) They need to practice to feel more comfortable.
Helps to prepare students for real-life situations.
Good experience to help students know what to expect in an interview.
Very worthwhile-It may be the only opportunity for some of the students to practice and receive feedback. I wish I had this opportunity when I was in high school.
Great practice for high school students.
Prepares students for future interviews.
Great experience for me.
Students received great feedback and career preparation.
Practice makes perfect.
Great way to gain useful interviewing skills.

What would make the program even better?

Directions packet handed out in advanced for volunteers and a time limit for each interview.
Smaller rooms for practice interviews-A lot of noise when everyone is talking.
Given that this was my first year doing this I had no idea what was expected of me.
Wished I had more time with some of the students to go over their resumes.
Have a "mock" job that the student is applying for.
? Don't understand the question.
I felt it was very well planed given the number of students.
Students should be aware of which session they are attending-Some came to me thinking they were interviewing for a real position.
Have more volunteers for the interviews.
NA
Let students know what employers are looking for.
Send out the rating/evaluation sheet prior to the event.
Separate areas for engineering/technical for interviewing - so students will be more interested.
Continue with this event. Have local professional visit throughout the school year.
Cut down the noise.
Turn down the loud speaker - made it difficult to hear ourselves or Mr. Whitley.
Make it longer-More hands on.

Was the necessary tables/equipment available?

evaluation	number of responses
1 (unsatisfactory)	0
2	0
3	4
4 (excellent)	37

How would you rate the facility?

evaluation	number of responses
1 (unsatisfactory)	0
2	0
3	3
4 (excellent)	37
NA	1

Did you receive the correct amount of communication about the program in a timely manner?

evaluation	number of responses
1 (unsatisfactory)	0
2	3
3	10
4 (excellent)	26

Cathy and Joy always bring their "A" game
No, but it was my companies fault.

Was this a good use of your time?

evaluation	number of responses
1 (unsatisfactory)	0
2	0
3	7
4 (excellent)	34

Only if was helpful for the students

Were the students well prepared?

evaluation	number of responses
1 (unsatisfactory)	0
2	2
3	18
4 (excellent)	20

Yes, Make interview only for 11th and 12th grade students.
Yes, good resumes, well dressed, very intelligent.
Best students ever - Very impressed.
Varied and moderately
Some Yes, some no.
Some very prepared, some not so prepared.
Need to be applying for a specific position
Some did not have resumes (why were they allowed to come?)
Work on dress - Some did not appear to be dressed appropriately for this event.
Some more than others. Apparently some schools worked on dress, resumes, and some did not.
What a great job by all.
Those with resumes and proper business attire were.

Can you suggest any additional topics for future seminars for students?

Job search tips
Some of the students want more specialized fields to interview in
No, very good balance - but maybe ask for student input.
More practice on how to write a perfect resume.
Were resumes reviewed by anyone?
Some resumes needed to be proofread.
Communication skills.
Have professionals speak at the schools on topics like office behavior, do's and don'ts on the job.
Job etiquette.
Stress dress and well written resumes.

Would you do this again?

evaluation	number of responses
No	0
Yes	41

Any additional comments?

Great program. Thanks for including my company.
Do you ask for written feedback from the students?
Thought it was wonderful.
Very well organized.
Wonderful.
Turn off the PA system in the practice interview rooms.
I wish I had been able to do this when I was in high school.
Thank you for offering this event.
Super technique for young potential workforce students.
Can't wait to volunteer again next year.

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