Simulating a job interview at an interactive business studies lesson

In order to find out what processes are necessary for a company to function, Savremena’s students visit famous businesses during their business studies classes, simulate real-life business scenarios and actively participate in the creative lessons.

This time, Savremena’s students learned about the recruitment process by simulating a job interview.

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For this task, students were divided into two groups, so that one group represented the employers, while the other was comprised of employees. After our modern business executives received info about the companies they represent, the position they are looking to fill and the required qualifications, they proceeded to think of interesting questions which would help them find the most suitable candidate for their imaginary company.

At the opposite end of the office table, the candidates received notes on which a number of characteristics were written down which they were supposed to embody or demonstrate. The groups were organised in such a way that each employer interviewed at least one candidate asking them the set of interesting questions they had prepared.

The candidate selection process

By writing down the answers they received from the candidates at the improvised job interview, Savremena’s young executives were able to form a clear picture of each candidate and thus make an informed decision on who to hire.

By summing up their impressions after the interviews, the employers were able to explain and justify their choice of questions and the answers and reactions the candidates gave.

Slika_19Practical knowledge and success in a real business environment

By simulating a job interview, students were able to gain insight into all the things that are needed in the recruitment process and what factors influence the selection process the most.

In addition, students now know how to present themselves and their skills in the best possible way so that one day they can get the job of their dreams by acing the job interview.

I am extremely pleased and proud to be the parent of a Savremena student. During my first encounter with the school management, when I asked about my child’s potential enrolment, I saw how much love, enthusiasm and professionalism you put in your work. I was impressed by your approach, ideas and methods. I couldn’t believe something like this existed in our country! It doesn’t take long to realise that this is a school you would recommend to everyone. Creativity, modern technology, top-quality education, and most of all, the humaneness that can be seen throughout the school, make it truly different and worthy of its name – Savremena Gimnazija. With such an approach, the success of this school and, consequently, our children’s success, is unavoidable. Congratulations! Jelena Đorđević, Andrija’s mum
Contemporary in any sense of the word, our school offers functional knowledge and quality preparation for tertiary education in Serbia and abroad. Implementing modern and creative teaching in the classroom, where the teachers’ pedagogy and students’ performance are aligned with the highest academic standards for the high-school finals, our school develops linguistic, mathematical, scientific, artistic, cultural, technical and ICT competence, which is a prerequisite for further education and professional development. Teaching is supported by the interactive whiteboards and educational software, whereas practice exercises research and critical thinking.