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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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