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Careers Day / Career Interviews

Career Interviews

Children interview an educator about their job, then report back to the group on what they learnt.

How to run it

  1. Brainstorm good interview questions as a group.
  2. Pair children and give them question sheets.
  3. Have pairs interview a staff member or visitor about their job.
  4. Invite each pair to share a short report back.

You will need

  • question sheets
  • clipboards
  • pencils
Make it easier or harderYounger children ask two set questions; older children write follow-up questions and a short news report.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5, Outcome 1Asking and reporting builds communication skills and helps children imagine their future.

Fits these theme days

Careers DayWhat I Want to Be Day

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