BRATTLEBORO, Vt., — Junior
Holstein members are invited to take part in the Virtual Interview Contest. The
competition offers a valuable opportunity for youth to hone their resume and
cover letter writing skills while gaining feedback from professionals in the
agricultural industry. This online format provides a convenient way for youth
nationwide to participate and develop essential career skills.
“Participating in the Virtual Interview Contest
provides the opportunity for practicing and evaluating real world scenarios
which you will face in both collegiate and workforce interviews,” says 2023
contest participant Kylie Konyn.
Youth will first submit their resume and cover
letters for a mock scenario, and up to 15 applicants from each division will be
selected for a virtual interview with a panel of three judges. Every individual who participates will be given written
feedback on their cover letter and resume. Those who reach the interview phase
will receive additional feedback on their interview.
The Virtual Interview Contest is open
to youth ages 12 to 21 as of January 1, 2024. Individuals must be a Junior
member of Holstein Association USA to be eligible. Youth will be split into
three categories based on age. Following are the mock scenarios for each age
division.
Junior Division Mock Interview
Scenario (ages 12 to 14 as
of January 1):
Youth are applying to the mock scenario to be
sponsored for a free youth exchange trip with Holstein Canada. During the trip,
the selected youth member would spend a week with a host family on a Canadian
dairy farm.
Intermediate Division Mock Interview
Scenario (ages 15 to 17 as
of January 1):
Youth are applying for the mock scenario of a job
shadowing experience with World Dairy Expo. Youth would choose from the
following areas for their job shadowing experience: WDE communications, trade
show booth, or WDE veterinarian.
Senior Division Mock Interview
Scenario (ages 18 to 21 as
of January 1):
Youth are applying for the mock scenario of
pursuing their first job in their desired career path after completing their
post-secondary education.
Cash prizes of $250 for first place,
$100 for second place, and $50 for third place will be awarded in the junior
and intermediate divisions. In the senior division, youth will be given cash
prizes of $500 for first place, $250 for second place, and $100 for third
place.
Entries for the Virtual Interview
Contest are currently being accepted and interested youth should send a cover
letter and resume corresponding to their appropriate age division to kdunlkee@holstein.com by October 1, 2024. Youth who make it to the virtual
interview round will be notified in November with interviews to follow in December.
For more details on the content or
how to apply, visit the Junior Holstein website or contact Kelli Dunklee at kdunklee@holstein.com or 802.451.4124.