Get involved with Bankside Futures this summer by volunteering at this mock interview activity.
Working in pairs, volunteers will conduct short interviews to help young people participating in Bankside Futures this summer gain valuable experience by answering questions about themselves and their achievements.
In addition to a briefing at the start of the activity, you will be provided with an interview guide to help you prepare and conduct the interviews, including a set of interview questions and feedback forms.
At the end of the activity, your feedback will be gathered and discussed with the Bankside Futures team, so that recommendations can be shared with the young people to help them prepare for real-life interviews in the future.
As well as in-person interviews, we also need one or two "remote volunteers" who can host online interviews, given how commonplace these are now. The Bankside Futures team will set up the online interview, so you will just need to log on from your device, whether you are in the office or working remotely.
You don't need to be an HR professional to sign up for this activity, as it's a great way to develop your skills and confidence as an interviewer.
If you are interested in other ways to support young people get ready for work, please get in touch with Rachel Nicholson.
Participation in this event is limited to individuals who work for Bankside businesses.
[post_title] => 16 July - Bankside Futures: Mock interviews [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 16-july-bankside-futures-mock-interviews [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-06-20 01:20:37 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-06-20 00:20:37 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6424 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [1] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6259 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2025-04-24 16:48:59 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-04-24 15:48:59 [post_content] => Join us for this breakfast briefing to learn more about getting involved with this summer's Bankside Futures, a career discovery programme for young people aged 16 – 18 who study or live in Southwark. We need Bankside businesses to help deliver Bankside Futures. Business volunteers are key to the success of the programme, and there are a multitude of ways that you can get involved. Come along to this breakfast event to learn about the different volunteering opportunities for your business or for yourself. If you've taken part in Bankside Futures in the past, or have already expressed interest in this summer's programme, you are also welcome to attend this event. At the event, you will hear from Sculpt UK, delivery partner for Bankside Futures, about all the ways that Bankside businesses can help young people learn about the world of work; whether that's providing an insight into your sector and its career pathways, delivering a skills-based workshop or helping young people on the programme practice their networking and interview skills. There will also be time to network with other Bankside businesses over tea, coffee and pastries. What is Bankside Futures? Bankside Futures is a career discovery programme for young people aged 16 – 18 who study or live in Southwark. It is designed to help them learn about the world of work by meeting a range of Bankside businesses and creating a social action project in their community. Over two weeks, from 7 to 18 July, young people will take part in work experience with a twist as they discover new career pathways, take part in tailored workshops, work experience mornings, networking opportunities and mock interviews. Additionally, in small teams, they will use the skills they have developed to create a social action project about something they care about that is affecting Southwark and present this to friends, family, employers and local businesses at the end of the programme. To find out more about Bankside Futures and how your organisation can get involved this summer, please contact Rachel Nicholson: rn@betterbankside.co.uk [post_title] => 22 May - Bankside Futures Business Briefing [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 22-may-bankside-futures-business-briefing [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-05-02 11:13:18 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-05-02 10:13:18 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6259 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5436 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2025-04-17 15:10:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-04-17 14:10:00 [post_content] => To celebrate Volunteers Week 2025, we're teaming up with Leaves Breathe again to host a full-day volunteer gardening event at Lucy Brown House, a sheltered housing unit near Borough Market. Join volunteers from other Bankside businesses as you work under the expert guidance of the Leaves Breathe team to help bring this 'secret garden' back to life so that the residents can enjoy this tranquil green space. Day outline 9.45am - Welcome and Health & Safety briefing. 10am-12.30pm - Gardening Activity: tasks may include planting, pruning, weeding, and tidying the communal garden areas; helping to tidy and plant beds in the public areas outside Lucy Brown House. 12.30pm-1.30pm – Lunch break and opportunity to meet some of the residents. 1.30pm-4pm – Gardening Activity continues. 4pm-4.30pm – Afternoon tea with residents and ‘Golden Glove’ award ceremony. You don't need to be an expert gardener to get involved, as the Leaves Breathe team will lead the activities and brief you on the tasks you are assigned. All tools and refreshments will be provided, but please make sure you wear appropriate clothing for an outdoor activity, including closed-toe shoes. We also recommend bringing a bottle of water, a waterproof jacket, a hat, and sunscreen so that you are prepared for weather conditions on the day. As places are limited for this event, there is a cap of 4 people per business. This also means the group will be made up of a mix of Bankside businesses, making it a great way to get to know your neighbours! If you register but can no longer attend, please cancel with as much notice as possible so that we can reallocate places. [post_title] => 4 June – Volunteer Gardening at Lucy Brown House [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 5-june-volunteer-gardening-at-lucy-brown-house [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-05-01 10:37:42 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-05-01 09:37:42 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=5436 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [3] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6144 [post_author] => 11 [post_date] => 2025-03-06 15:57:43 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-03-06 15:57:43 [post_content] => Bankside business leaders - you're invited to Bankside Story: The Next Chapter – our Spring celebration. With 91% of local businesses voting 'Yes' to another five years of Better Bankside in our recent ballot, we’ve secured £14 million in investment to shape a stronger, greener, and happier Bankside. Join us at the stunning Art Academy to hear our plans and share your ideas for closer collaboration. You'll have the chance to network with fellow Banksiders and explore displays from MOLA and Slalom showcasing the past and future of Bankside. MOLA The Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have been undertaking archaeological excavations in the bankside area for over 50 years. In that time, they’ve made some incredible discoveries, revealing what life was like in the area in both the recent and distant past. As part of this event, you’ll get an exclusive preview of some of the finds from the now world-famous archaeological excavations which took place at The Liberty on Southwark Street. You’ll also be able to chat to the MOLA team about their work and take part in a quick interactive activity to discover what could lie beneath your building! Slalom Business and tech consultancy Slalom will take you to the AI topic of 2025: Agentic AI. Autonomous software agents that can perform specific tasks independently with decision-making capabilities driven by their objectives. They actively gather information, analyse it, make informed decisions, and take actions. Think automation, but this time you can automate your own decision-making too. Especially on those complex/mundane tasks! Please RSVP by Friday 14 March This event is for business owners, senior managers and organisation decision makers. [post_title] => 27 March - Bankside Story: The Next Chapter [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 27-march-bankside-story-the-next-chapter [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-03-21 17:03:05 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-03-21 17:03:05 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6144 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6087 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2025-03-06 11:50:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-03-06 11:50:36 [post_content] => Join the Bankside Women’s Network at this breakfast networking event to celebrate International Women’s Day.Hear from a panel of women leading Bankside businesses as they share their experience and insight on what it takes to build a thriving career as a woman. What advice would they give to someone just starting on their career journey? How do those of us in more senior positions lead with influence and help shape a workplace where everyone can succeed? There will also be the chance to reflect on your own career journey during a facilitated networking activity and share the one piece of advice you wish you’d been giving when starting out.
Panel speakers include Sarah Friswell, CEO of Red Ant, a leading retail technology business and Becky Booth, CEO of The Bridge, a charity working to improve women's health and wellbeing. The panel will be chaired by Katherine Nathan, Executive Creative Director and CEO of Ratchet, an independent creative and production company.
Sign up now to attend this inspiring and empowering breakfast event. [post_title] => 1 April - Bankside Women's Network: Building Bold Careers [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 1-april-bankside-womens-network-celebrate-international-womens-day [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-03-19 15:04:56 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-03-19 15:04:56 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6087 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6035 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2025-02-06 10:25:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-02-06 10:25:18 [post_content] => Join the Bankside LGBTQ+ Network on Wednesday 26 February from 6pm to 8:30pm at The Rake pub in Borough Market for an informal networking event. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other LGBTQ+ professionals working in Bankside, learn more about the network, and discover how you can get involved. Enjoy a drink at The Rake, an LGBTQ+-owned venue renowned for offering one of London's largest selections of great beer in one of its smallest pubs. Accessibility: The Rake is wheelchair accessible. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please let us know in advance. Stay Connected: Join the Bankside LGBTQ+ Network LinkedIn group for updates and to be the first to hear about future events. Any question please contact Rachel Nicholson - rn@betterbankside.co.uk [post_title] => 26 Feb - Bankside LGBTQ+ Network Social [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 26-feb-bankside-lgbtq-network-social [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-02-06 10:25:18 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-02-06 10:25:18 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6035 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [6] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5978 [post_author] => 11 [post_date] => 2025-01-10 11:01:51 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-01-10 11:01:51 [post_content] => We're delighted to let you know we have our next Dr Bike taking place 08:00-10:00 this Thursday 27 March in the Bike Hub. Our colleagues at Nip Nip are offering a free basic bike check which will assess:Get involved with Bankside Futures this summer by volunteering at this mock interview activity.
Working in pairs, volunteers will conduct short interviews to help young people participating in Bankside Futures this summer gain valuable experience by answering questions about themselves and their achievements.
In addition to a briefing at the start of the activity, you will be provided with an interview guide to help you prepare and conduct the interviews, including a set of interview questions and feedback forms.
At the end of the activity, your feedback will be gathered and discussed with the Bankside Futures team, so that recommendations can be shared with the young people to help them prepare for real-life interviews in the future.
As well as in-person interviews, we also need one or two "remote volunteers" who can host online interviews, given how commonplace these are now. The Bankside Futures team will set up the online interview, so you will just need to log on from your device, whether you are in the office or working remotely.
You don't need to be an HR professional to sign up for this activity, as it's a great way to develop your skills and confidence as an interviewer.
If you are interested in other ways to support young people get ready for work, please get in touch with Rachel Nicholson.
Participation in this event is limited to individuals who work for Bankside businesses.
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