As many as 25 Microsoft employees, from all around the country came to Highfields School for the day to share their expertise with students.
A CV workshop and mock interviews took place all day with all Year 12 students having the opportunity to submit ‘job applications’. These were considered carefully by their mock job interviewer, who provided each of them invaluable feedback to support students with future job seeking. The day was organised by Microsoft employees Samantha McGarr and Amy Higginson, a Highfields alumnus. This unique opportunity for students helped build confidence and skills.
Students were engaged in the process and the volunteers were extremely impressed.
“Was great to meet so many talented and confident young people, wish I had that at their age!” – Claire O’Sullivan
“I really enjoyed all of my interviews” – Vanessa Thompson
“Can't believe how composed and focused they are at such a young age” – Andy Nash
"The interview opportunity from Microsoft was an enlightening experience and one that was very worthwhile. It has had an immediate impact on how students at Highfields Sixth Form can prepare and get constructive criticism to fall forwards and gain a learning experience that students can act upon, and therefore be more successful for the future , Thank you Microsoft" -Samuel Gregory, Yr 12
Many students were identified as having a ‘Star Interview’ with some Interviews particularly impressed with the following students:
Selina Malik – “I want to be her when I grow up ”
Bethany Harris – “She doesn’t realised how great she really is”
Gursevak Singh Sandhu – “A Future Microsoft Cyber Security Consultant!”
Nadia Hobbs – “The best CV”
Microsoft have committed to continuing the relationship with Highfields School, and we look forward to future collaborations.
