Search for Work Day

November 14, 2014
As students, we are taught a substantial amount of essential skills, most of which we will use for the rest of our lives. We will use the knowledge that we have obtained through years of high school in our jobs as adults. However, the one extremely important aspect of life that we are not taught is how to land that job. In some cases, students will inherit a family business or easily get themselves hired for a specific job without much hassle at all. Though, in most scenarios, students are required to prove themselves by going through an interview. The interview process is something that many teenagers and young adults are not prepared for.
Mr. Gold has taken it upon himself to offer us a chance to learn how to successfully complete an interview by arranging a Search for Work Day. We were asked earlier in the school year what kind of job we hoped to pursue after high school. Since then, Mr. Gold has contacted representatives from each job we listed and asked them to come to RVHS on January 22. Throughout the Search for Work Day, seniors will be given mock applications and be required to complete at least three different interviews with representatives from our chosen occupations. At the end of this project, we will also be sending out follow-up and thank you letters.
Mr. Gold has asked that all seniors make sure they attend school on January 22, as this day will count as 150 – 200 points. In other words, if you do not participate, you will not pass the nine weeks. If you are not able to attend for a serious reason, an alternative project with all of the same requirements will be provided on a day you can be at school. For this alternative, you will be required to interview with businesses in town or with teachers at school.
In order to accurately portray a job interview, it is asked that we dress professionally. For example, if you dressed nicely for your grad project, that would be the kind of outfit you are expected to wear for the Search for Work Day. Boys, you are expected to wear shirts and ties. Because Mr. Gold has dedicated so much time in organizing an event that will prepare us for our future, the least we can do in return is follow his simple guidelines for student decorum.
Below is listed each occupation, as well as the representative that will be attending.
Occupation | Representative |
---|---|
Welding | Swartfager Welding Miller Welding & Machine |
Business | Brian Dougherty Dewatering Services Darin Bain Smuckers Charles P. Leach Agency Matt Darr (Holiday Inn) Lindsay Ferringer Larry Gourley Jamie Lefever Clarion County Community Bank S&T Bank |
Sports Management | Greg Bean |
Conservation Officer | Andrew Troutman |
Psychology | Dr. Don Morgan |
Education | Jean McCleary Mark Schlosser |
Computer Programming | Gordon Barrows |
Nursing | Ciara Rupp |
Cosmetology | Breanna Hornberger |
Doctor | Dr. Chad Shaffer |
Gas and Oil | G&G Gas |
Social Worker | Greg Bean |
Photography | Apex Imaging Photography Whitling Photography |
Real Estate Agent | Janelle Bond (Pat Merwin) |
Air Traffic Controller | Clarion County Airport |
State Police | Scott Ryan |
Lawyer | Bill Hager Joseph McDaniel |

Madison is a senior and founding member of Redbank Valley's digital newspaper. She is a member of student council and multiple volunteer...
“Search for Work Day” by Madison Harman
What a nice article by such a bright student! It is clear through her writing who her favorite teacher is!!!
How about a follow up article on how successful the day was? Maybe you can talk to students about it benefited them. Also, I’m sure Mr. Gold (as kind and as helpful as he is) wouldn’t mind sitting down and discussing the benefits of the event with you.
Just some thoughts!