The document summarizes the experiences of a 18-year old high school graduate who is interviewing for her first part-time job. It notes that she found the interview process terrifying but also enjoyable as she learned she was capable. She wants to ensure she has work and skills that are transferable. The document also reflects on interviews conducted with other young people, noting they displayed confidence, responsibility, and maturity despite facing uncertainty.

1. • The interview process for my first paid
part-time job (found on my own) was
terrifying but also enjoyable because I
learned I could do it.
• I want to be sure of working and not
having to rely on luck.
• I don’t like the idea of not having a
transferable skill.
•Focused
•Sense of urgency
•Answered questions easily and
articulately
•Has interested in liberal education
•Sense of urgency
•Sense of purpose
•Excitement
•Passion
•Eager to make connections
•Anxiety
•I’m smart
•I’m responsible
•I’m mature
•I have had several part time jobs in the
last few years.
•I’ve had lot’s of experiences and
succeeded
•I’m cool
18-Year old high school
female graduate
Parents want her to get
into the music industry and
not waste time going to
University
She wants to get an idea
of what is available to
her.
Focused
Driven
Optimistic
Resourceful
Confident
•The young people I interviewed
•were very confident and
•articulate.
•They had held very responsible
volunteer jobs as well as more
routine jobs.
•They had sought responsibility
through volunteering and part-
time jobs for a number of their
high school years.
•They were both taking a very
advanced Speaker Training
attended mostly by adults.
•I was surprised by the level of
maturity and confidence even
in the face of uncertainty
portrayed by these students!