Speech students are shifting gears from their normal speeches in front of the class to mock job interviews conducted by speech teachers Denise Synatschk and Bryan Ballard.

“Typically, we begin the unit by discussing important information needed to accurately fill out job applications,” Synatschk said. “Then we practice by completing real applications followed by mock interviews.”

Sophomore Camryn Enloe believes this speech has its perks.

“I think that the interview will benefit me by preparing me for future job interviews,” Enloe said. “These interviews will help me get ready for other speeches in and outside of school.”

Although public speaking is a common fear amongst humans, Enloe isn’t nervous at all.

“It is not a real interview,” Enloe said. “I have nothing that I am working towards.”

Fellow sophomore Kaitlyn Kumler has never had a job interview, so she thinks the project is good preparation.

“I’ve only babysat and the other job I’ve had I didn’t not have to interview for because it was a family friends business,” Kumler said. “However I think it will benefit me for when I get my next job.”

Synatschk has some hopes of her own for this project.

“My goal is for students to have a better understanding of the importance of being able to independently fill out a job application and apply for employment,” Synatschk said. “This is a life skill that will be practiced multiple times throughout life, so the more practice students have, the better skills they will build.”