General Electric volunteers went to Orchard Gardens K-8 School yesterday to conduct mock interviews with eighth-grade students as they prepare for the city’s rigorous high school application process.
Students — dressed to impress in professional clothing — were asked about their goals and the skills they hope to gain in high school.
“I never did an interview before, so this now would help me … My next real interview to get into high school, I would know what to say and like how to act and do the right things,” said Carla Brandao, who hopes to become a fashion designer.
“I found them pretty diverse in terms of their interests,” said GE volunteer Frank Furdyna. “I was very surprised at how well they answered the questions.”
See Massachusetts Executive Director Megan Bird explain Interview Day below: