'Idol'-style Competition Sharpens Interview Skills of Clairemont High Students

In a twist on “American Idol” and with more than 600 students in attendance, Clairemont High School’s Academy of Business and Technology students recently learned the proper job interview skills from business partners.

The second annual American Idol-style program had business partners as the judges and students as the contestants trying to land a job. The judges included credit counselor Derrick Evens, Steve Lyons of State Farm Insurance (who donated gift cards that were used as prizes), and entrepreneur Joe Chaffee.

Instructor Alan Walter played the role of Ryan Seacrest. The event is not only fun for students but also gives them ideas on how pressure-packed a job interview can be. For more information, please contact Dean Darley, program specialist, Office of College, Career, and Technological Education, at (858) 503-1752 or ddarley@sandi.net.

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