Covid doesn’t stop Kendall senior interviews, which go virtual
Community members give job interviews through Zoom
Provided photos: Waylon Peet, a Kendall student, is interviewed through Zoom by Jason Hardenbrook about a career in operating heavy equipment.
KENDALL – High school seniors at Kendall today were interviewed by community members in the annual senior interview day. Normally the interviews are face-to-face at the school, but the Covid-19 pandemic forced the district to try a different format.
Kendall opted to do the interviews through Zoom video conferencing. The interviews were 20-30 meetings and are intended to help prepare students for a job or college interview.
Eric Woodams, a Kendall senior, is interviewed by Jeff Conte, an electrician.
The 49 students were given feedback on attitude, poise, voice, eye contact, pacing and ability to answer questions.
Students submitted resumes and cover letters.
“We are attempting to prepare out students to be self-directed learners, responsible citizens and educated employees,” High School Principal Carol D’Agostino wrote in a letter to the community members who interviewed students.
Lauren Miller is interviewed by Tom Rivers, the Orleans Hub editor.
Ethan Kuhn, a Kendall senior, uses Zoom to be interviewed by Kelly Peterson (Professor of Criminal Investigation at SUNY Canton).
Kari Harrier, a Kendall student, answers questions from Brandi Kurzowski about a possible career as a veterinary technician.
