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The document contains an interview with a student named Andy who attends high school and has experience working in fast food and refereeing soccer games. Andy discusses his strengths in organization and leadership, as well as a weakness in self-confidence that he is working to improve. Andy hopes to gain engineering experience and believes his skills and youthful energy would benefit the company.

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High School Student Interview Insights

The document contains an interview with a student named Andy who attends high school and has experience working in fast food and refereeing soccer games. Andy discusses his strengths in organization and leadership, as well as a weakness in self-confidence that he is working to improve. Andy hopes to gain engineering experience and believes his skills and youthful energy would benefit the company.

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Interview Questions

1. Well, my name is Andy and I’m currently attending Fredericton High School. As a
person, I am an academic driven individual. Throughout the years I had the opportunity
to work within the fast food industry and now, I am currently a referee for the New
Brunswick Referee Association. As a line chef and a referee, I learned how to work under
pressure and in a fast pace environment.

2. I had a leadership opportunity at my church summer camp in 2017, my main duty was to
help organizing events and help looking after the youths at the camp.

3. My greatest strength is my ability to organizing my workplace. I always want my


workplace to be organize as it will help me to be more efficient while working. My
greatest weakness is my dependency on others, this is because of my lack of self-
confidence. I am constantly working on my weakness, the progress that I made is
noticeable; during the summer, I promised to myself that I would be the best player on
my soccer team and at the end of the season, after a lot of hard work, I received the
Coaches Choice Award for my excellence in the team.

4. I learned many things while participating in extracurricular activities. In soccer, I learned


how to believe in my ability and I also learned that team work is the key to success.

5. This is a great opportunity for me to learn and experience the field of engineering. With
my abilities, not only I would gain more experience, but I would be able to help the
company striving forward.

6. I would be able to bring in my youth energy into the company. With my great knowledge
in computer and science, especially physics, I would take very little time to adapt.

7. The most rewarding experience during my time in high school is being able to participate
in a lot of activities within the school, from academic to sport.

8. When facing pressure at school, especially exams, I always seek guidance from my
parents because they experienced this kind of pressure many times throughout their
schooling career.

9. When I got a 63% on my first assignment in my grade 11 History class, I was devastated
but I did not give up. I constantly working hard and keep on learning after that
assignment. At the end of the school year, I ended up with a 95%.

10. I will go to Houston Community College and I will transfer after two years to a
University that is designated to engineering. I will complete a master degree and I will
get an engineering license in the States.
11. To get along with my co-workers or friends in general, I would always try to be nice with
them. But I would not give my voice away, being nice and being respectful to others is
my motto.

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Andy believes he can bring youthful energy and a strong foundation in computer science and physics to an engineering company. He justifies these qualities by highlighting his quick adaptability and understanding of technical knowledge, which would facilitate his contribution toward the company’s advancement .

Andy aspires to pursue a career in engineering. His plan includes attending Houston Community College and then transferring to a university that specializes in engineering to complete a master’s degree. Ultimately, he aims to obtain an engineering license in the United States .

Andy gained the ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment from his experiences as a line chef and a referee. These roles required him to maintain efficiency and composure, which are essential skills in such dynamic settings .

After receiving a 63% on his first grade 11 History assignment, Andy did not give up. He continued to work hard and kept learning, which ultimately led to a significant improvement, ending the year with a 95% .

Andy’s involvement in extracurricular activities, like soccer, enhanced his belief in personal abilities by teaching him the importance of self-confidence. Additionally, he learned that teamwork is crucial for success, underscoring the value of collaborative efforts in achieving goals .

Andy manages pressure, particularly during exams, by seeking guidance from his parents, who have experienced similar pressures. This approach is effective for him as it provides him with reassurance and practical advice from those who have been in similar situations .

The leadership role at the church summer camp helped Andy develop organizational skills and the ability to manage responsibilities effectively. His main duties involved organizing events and looking after the youths, which required both leadership and the ability to handle various tasks .

Andy identified his dependency on others due to a lack of self-confidence as his greatest weakness. He worked on this by setting a personal goal to be the best player on his soccer team. His efforts were successful, as evidenced by his receipt of the Coaches Choice Award for excellence in the team .

To maintain good relationships, Andy strives to be nice to his co-workers and friends, balancing kindness with maintaining his own voice. This strategy reflects his personal values of being respectful and sincere without compromising his own opinions or beliefs .

Receiving the Coaches Choice Award signifies Andy's dedication to self-improvement and his capability to overcome personal weaknesses, such as self-doubt. This achievement highlights his commitment to excelling and his skill in balancing personal development with academic responsibilities .

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