Job Interview CDE
Submitted by: Kelsey Arnett, FFA Reporter
In October, the Lynchburg-Clay FFA members learned the proper way to set up a resume and cover letter. Members were given the opportunity to compete in a Chapter Job Interview Contest at Lynchburg-Clay High School on October 31, 2016. Fifteen FFA members chose to challenge themselves by stepping out of their comfort zone and partaking in the Job Interview Contest. The members were: Division I: Jeremy Bingaman, Kurt Hamilton, Ryan Hornschemeier, Brianne Klickner, Avalon Rich, and Kara Williams; Division II: Kelsey Arnett, Katie Kirk, Madison Lake, and Elizabeth Zaremba; Division III: Makayla Creed and Eli Hollingsworth; Division IV: Lucas Brown; and Division V: Carly Bingaman.
During the contest, the members’ applied for an agriculture job by submitted their cover letter and resume. Members were required to complete a job application, participate in a one-on-one interview with a prospective employer, and compose a follow-up letter. The following members advanced to the Sub-District contest: Bri Klickner, Kara Williams, Kelsey Arnett, Elizabeth Zaremba, Makayla Creed, Eli Hollingsworth, Lucas Brown, and Carly Bingaman.
The Sub-District contest was held on November 3rd, at Greenfield McClain High School. The results of the Sub-District contest were: Brianna Klickner – 4th; Kara Williams – 9th; Kelsey Arnett – 2nd; Elizabeth Zaremeba – 6th; Makayla Creed – 1st place; Eli Hollingsworth – 5th; Lucas Brown – 5th; and Carly Bingaman – 1st. Kelsey, Makayla, and Carly earned the honor of advancing to the District 9 Contest.
FFA members that advanced from the Sub-District contest competed at the District 9 Contest that was held at Hillsboro High School on November 7. The results from the District contest were: Kelsey Arnett placed 6th, Makayla Creed placed 2nd and Carly Bingaman placed 3rd. Congratulations to all the FFA members for their accomplishments.
A very special thank you to the following individuals that assisted by preparing FFA members for the contests by interviewing them: Mrs. Sharon Bedard, Miss Tonya Fender, Mr. Brad Hess, Mrs. Megan Scott, and Dr. Casey Smith.
Pictured: The following FFA members competed in the Chapter Job Interview Contest in October. Front row (l-r): Avalon Rich, Kelsey Arnett, Elizabeth Zaremba, Katie Kirk, Eli Hollingsworth, Bri Klickner. Back row (l-r): Carly Bingaman, Jeremy Bingagman, Kurt Hamilton, Kara Williams, Lucas Brown, and Ryan Hornschemeir.
