Travel and Tourism students at Harrow College have learnt first-hand from industry insiders what it takes to have a high-flying career.
The students took part in mock interviews and CV clinics in the library at the college’s Harrow Weald campus, on Thursday 27 March 2014.
Each student, or interviewee, was allocated 15 minutes to impress a potential employer in mock interviews conducted by figures from British Airways, Harrow in Business, Bucks New University, TE Connectivity and the Prince’s Trust.
Following their interviews, the students were offered feedback on their performance and given advice on how to conduct a perfect interview to land their dream job in the travel and tourism sector.
One student who found the mock interview experience useful was Jake Luke Banfield. “It felt like a real interview. It really helped to show me where I could improve on my communication skills and eye contact. It was definitely a worthwhile experience.”
Lee Janaway, head of department for Business, English, Media and Health Studies at Harrow College added: “The mock interview day provided all travel and hospitality students with opportunities to develop experience and perfect their interview skills so that they will feel more confident when progressing into employment.”