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Publication Features FIDM College Reps Virtual Visit to Local High School

Throughout the pandemic, FIDM College Representatives have been hosting online sessions in virtual classrooms throughout the country. The Press of Atlantic City recently covered Gina Borgesi’s visit to Absegami High School in New Jersey, where students learned how to ‘Ace the Interview’ in a fun and interactive presentation. 

From The Press of Atlantic City: 

Gina Borgesi, College Representative for the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), spoke with Absegami students via Google Meet about the importance of making a good first impression during an interview. The presentation began with a short video on FIDM, a private college in California, and sprung into how to prepare a “tell me about yourself” profile.

Students were actively involved in choosing “the best candidate for the job” based on dress, body language and how interview questions were answered. They were asked to select three qualities that best described themselves and wrote supporting statements to better prepare for interviews. Students were encouraged to have a “WIFT” (what’s in it for them) mentality rather than a “WIFM” (what’s in it for me) mentality. At the conclusion of the presentation, the importance of sending a thank you note or thank you email was stressed.

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