Newton Senior Exit Portfolio Interview Tips

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Interview

Tips

Present yourself in the

most positive manner you

can

What an

Interview

Looks Like

Community Interviewers

• 2 or 3 people will interview you

• They have the same sample

questions from your booklet

• May ask about anything they

read in your portfolio

Double Check

Your Calendar

Make sure your schedule is

clear

Be On Time

• Arrive 20 minutes before

interview

• YOU LIVE IN NEWTON

Trains are a part of your life

PLAN FOR THAT !

Stop at the Main Entrance

• Check in at the table in the hall

• Find your hostess and check in

• Your name will be by the door

of the interview room

Check in

with

Hostess

Dress Appropriately

• Not party, prom, work or casual

• No jeans

• No shorts

• No tennis shoes

• No flip flops

• Girls, no low tops or mini-skirts

• Boys, wear a shirt with collar

• No FACE JEWELRY

Hair

• Make sure it is clean

• Out of your face

NO GUM

no tongue stud, etc

Not for an

Interview !!

What to do …

• Come alone

• Introduce yourself

• Make eye contact

• Answer questions with several

sentences

• Don’t tell too much

• End by saying, “THANK YOU”

Go To The Library

Take Portfolio Home With You

It is now yours to keep

Evaluations

• Each interviewer will mark your

evaluation

−Punctuality

−Appearance

−Confidence

−Knowledge of Portfolio

–Plus comments

GOOD LUCK