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So , in a couple of day i have an interview to become head boy of my current school , sounds sad buts it's something i really want to get and i was wondering what advice people could give me for interviews and general advice on related topics.
as for appearances i have shoulder length hair which will be tidy and so will my general appearance but in general i was was looking for overall interview advice.
Red corsairs -2000 points Empire army -2000 points Cygnar-15pts
It's the sort of thing that might be handy to have on a CV in the future one can suppose.
Be on time, if not early.
Don't be hungover/exhausted/high etc etc.
Take special care that your hands and nails are clean and dry.
One they show you in don't sit down until or even unless they invite you to.
Listen to what they say, if possible even ask them (politely) to clarify something -- it shows you're paying attention.
Have at least one or two (relevant) questions of your own to ask if the oppurtunity arises.
Thank the panel at the end.
Oh, if you're sat with the other candidates wish them luck as well.
and,once again, good luck with it.
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Ahtman wrote:Is this like running for student body president in the US?
Sort of, it depends on the school. It's more to do with selecting a person who can serve as a figure head and set an example to other students. Sometimes, they have small amount of power to discpline other students (you know, like telling first years to stop running in the hall). They also have a number of toadys called prefects who have a similar role.
Ahtman wrote:Is this like running for student body president in the US?
Sort of, it depends on the school. It's more to do with selecting a person who can serve as a figure head and set an example to other students. Sometimes, they have small amount of power to discpline other students (you know, like telling first years to stop running in the hall). They also have a number of toadys called prefects who have a similar role.
So the Head Boy can pick and choose who to spank while being followed around by a bunch of other boys. Still sounds like a porno.
Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
And whilst you're pointing and shouting at the boogeyman in the corner, you're missing the burglar coming in through the window.
Well, Duh! Because they had a giant Mining ship. If you had a giant mining ship you would drill holes in everything too, before you'd destory it with a black hole
Kilkrazy wrote:I can tell you about fagging if you like.
Is this like running for student body president in the US?
It's nothing to do with mere popularity among loutish youth, it is to do with character.
When I was at Westminster, the fags had to fetch the bread and butter and make the toast and tea for the senior boys at break time. Having served as fags, of course boys gained seniority as they aged, and in turn got the benefit of the system.
One time the fags played an April Fool's trick and turned all the furniture and books in the senior study upside down.
"When I was at Westminster, the fags had to fetch the bread and butter and make the toast and tea for the senior boys at break time. Having served as fags, of course boys gained seniority as they aged, and in turn got the benefit of the system.
One time the fags played an April Fool's trick and turned all the furniture and books in the senior study upside down."
Words mean vastly different things across the pond don't they?
And whilst you're pointing and shouting at the boogeyman in the corner, you're missing the burglar coming in through the window.
Well, Duh! Because they had a giant Mining ship. If you had a giant mining ship you would drill holes in everything too, before you'd destory it with a black hole
The hell you say? Pink Floyd is still awesome, especially if you get away from the songs on frequent rotation on classic rock stations. The 26 minute album version of Shine on You Crazy Diamond is far from pop music. Still, I understand your overall point and generally agree that musical tastes change as one progresses in life.
Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
I remember once, when there was a chap who kept ignoring the warnigns to ge this hair cut. The prefects called him into their tea room, and shaved it all off over tea and crumpets.
A good thing for any interview is confidence, not cocky-ness but confidence. If your going to be the guy to look up to in your school or whatever the heck a head boy does you have to look like you can walk the walk.
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Just thought i'd post to say i didn't get it.Thanks for all the advice and help ,I have to admit though considering in my school who got the position could have bribed all the interviewers and i wouldn't have got it.
But thanks a whole load dakka!
Red corsairs -2000 points Empire army -2000 points Cygnar-15pts
Ketara wrote:They had fagging at my school out in Africa.
I remember once, when there was a chap who kept ignoring the warnigns to ge this hair cut. The prefects called him into their tea room, and shaved it all off over tea and crumpets.
