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BEI Interview Guide for Student Leaders

The document outlines the interview flow for the Work Immersion Interview Committee, including the introduction by the chairperson, background review, and various follow-up questions tailored to different types of interviewees. It emphasizes creating a conversational atmosphere and encourages sharing experiences related to leadership, academic performance, and participation in school activities. The interview concludes with gratitude and information about the notification of interview ratings.

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BEI Interview Guide for Student Leaders

The document outlines the interview flow for the Work Immersion Interview Committee, including the introduction by the chairperson, background review, and various follow-up questions tailored to different types of interviewees. It emphasizes creating a conversational atmosphere and encourages sharing experiences related to leadership, academic performance, and participation in school activities. The interview concludes with gratitude and information about the notification of interview ratings.

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INTERVIEW FLOW
• PRELIMINARIES (Reminders: Make an effort to act naturally; create a motivating
atmosphere; tone must be conversational. Greet the interviewees with a smile.)

• OPENING SPIEL BY THE BEI CHAIRPERSON


Good morning/ afternoon!

I am _________________, Chairperson of the Work Immersion Interview Committee for GAS/


ABM/ HUMSS/ STEM. With me are the members of the committee: _______________,
_______________, _________________, and _________________.

Please understand that this interview is part of your Work Immersion activities, and this will run
for about 15 to 30 minutes. The first few minutes will cover a brief review of what you have written in your
application letter and your resume. Then, we will ask some questions to get details of your experiences as
student-leaders or as school representatives in competitions; we want to hear about your involvement in
school activities and how you have accomplished your tasks when you got involved. We will also be
listening to your stories of successes and failures and how you managed them.

Moving on, we would also ask you about your special skills, your interests, and your advocacies
that are creating impact among your classmates, friends, schoolmates, teachers and the community.

We will be taking notes to document important details of your answers so that we will not miss
anything.

In every area of competency in which this interview is designed, we will be throwing one question
for everybody but then each of us in the panel can ask follow-through questions depending on your answer.
Will that be okay with you?

• BACKGROUND REVIEW

Alright, let’s start ☺ In not more than 1 minute, TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF.

FOLLOW-THRU QUESTIONS, whichever is appropriate, may be asked to any of the interviewee:

Wow! That’s great sharing! May I know more about ---

1 - what you consider your biggest strength as a person and how does this help you face the
many challenges in school?
2 - In the six years of studying in SNHS, which specific grade level did you like the most/ the
least? Why?
3 - Considering all the many activities you were involved in, what did you do best as a student?
4 - What made you decide to enroll in your strand? Who had the biggest influence in your choice
of the academic strand you are in? What did you discover about this choice in terms of your
ability?
• POSSIBLE BEHAVIORAL QUESTIONS (Restate the questions according to your tone style)

Okay. Thank you for sharing those pieces of information.

Let’s move on to something we know you will be engaged about.

TO INTERVIEWEES WHO HAVE BEEN CONSISTENT HONOR STUDENTS:

Based on the information you supplied in your resume, we have learned that you ( _______,
______, _______ ) have been consistent honor students. What has kept you on top of your class?
Tell us what you have been doing in terms of prioritizing and putting a balance in your academics
and extra-curricular involvement in school, and in making time at home with your family.

*Follow-thru questions: Was there an instance in your life as a student where you have to consider
conflicting issues when accomplishing a specific task if only to maintain your good class standing?
How did you handle the situation and what was the result of your decision?

TO INTERVIEWEES WITH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:


(1) So, you have a very impressive records of leadership stints in the class and in school. What
biggest challenge did you encounter as a student leader?

(2) Tell us about an experience that you are most proud of in taking leadership roles/responsibilities.
What did you do? What were the results?

*Follow-Thru Questions:
(1) Tell me about a time when you had to resolve conflict among your members in the organization
in running an event/ project. Describe the process you used to resolve the issue / what did you do?
What were the results?

(2) Cite your greatest challenge that led to your accomplishments as a leader.

TO INTERVIEWEES WHO HAD A CHANCE TO JOIN COMPETITIONS/ GET


INVOLVED IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
You are recognized for the representation you have had in competitions/ school activities. Tell us
a stressful experience you had, caused by your participation in a school competition/ activity. How
did you manage yourself?

*Follow-Thru Questions
- Ok. It is revealing that you are good at dealing with stress! Cite examples, based on your
experiences, to show that stress can actually help some people perform better ☺
CLOSING THE INTERVIEW:
*BEI Chairperson: I want to thank you for a very engaging/ enjoyable interview and for doing
such a good job of sharing your stories. We will notify you of your interview rating that will
compose your over-all rating performance in the Work Immersion.
THANK YOU & WE WISH YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Common questions

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The BEI interview evaluates a candidate's achievements by asking questions about their involvement in activities, leadership experiences, challenges faced, successes achieved, and their methods of managing tasks and resolving conflicts .

The BEI interview process aims to create a motivating atmosphere by reminding interviewers to act naturally, greet interviewees with a smile, and maintain a conversational tone .

The strategies suggested include prioritizing and balancing academics with extracurricular involvement, making time at home with family, and handling conflicting issues carefully to maintain good class standing .

Student leaders face challenges in managing team dynamics and conflicts. They should engage in open communication, mediate discussions, and develop a process to resolve issues collaboratively to ensure successful project outcomes .

Follow-through questions serve to gain deeper insights into the interviewee's experiences and ensure clarity on responses, allowing the panel to address any ambiguities or issues needing elaboration .

The interview uses storytelling by inviting candidates to share experiences of successes and failures, providing insights into their competencies, resilience, decision-making processes, and how they deal with various situations .

Participation in school activities and competitions can be stressful due to high expectations and performance pressure. However, individuals can channel this stress positively by using it as motivation to perform better, manage time efficiently, and stay focused under pressure .

Special skills and advocacies demonstrate a student's unique contributions, leadership qualities, and ability to influence and inspire peers, thus playing a critical role in their involvement and success in school activities .

Behavioral questions help analyze decision-making skills by examining how honor students prioritize tasks, balance academics and extracurricular activities, and navigate conflicts to maintain their standing .

Understanding a candidate's influencers and their choice of academic strand helps assess their decision-making process, personal motivations, and the alignment between their interests and academic pursuits .

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