Interviewing Remotely or in-Person for Private, Nonpublic, Military Academies, & Specialized Schools

Making sure a child gets into the school that is best for them can be a difficult process. One of the most stressful parts of applying to schools is the interview. The International School of Protocol offers a program to make sure your child is prepared and will stand out for all the right reasons. This program can be done one on one for an hour or can extend over multiple sessions for one or more students. The program ensures that your child is focused on the things that will make a positive impression, from a strong greeting and eye contact, to knowing when to stand, to making sure the clothing is appropriate. For virtual interviews, you will learn considerations for lighting, movement, and clothing. You will also learn best practices for setting up your space and how to trouble shoot and more.  Creating a positive first impression must be combined with asking and answering appropriate questions. For students who will have the chance to shadow at a school, making conversation with a shadow buddy will also be covered. The opportunity to do a mock interview helps to alleviate some of the jitters that naturally go along with an interview. Finally, the all important follow-up--the thank you note. The goal of this program is to give your child confidence that will shine throughout the interview.

The Savvy Virtual Communicator

When interacting virtually, having good, clear communication skills is paramount. This program examines keys to good oral and written communication in the virtual environment including email and chats.  Learn tips for eye contact and body movement on the screen. Discover keys to effectively using the voice during phone and virtual group interactions. Etiquette for email exchanges is included.

Networking in a Virtual Environment 

First impressions really do last a lifetime even if these first impressions are made virtually! During this interactive virtual program, participants will work on networking and mingling skills. Participants will learn about initiating a conversation, appropriate topics for small talk, how to join groups of unfamiliar people and how to move on. Participants will learn how to create the most effective initial impression through proper greetings and verbal and nonverbal communication.  During this workshop, as you are moving from group to group in a virtual environment, learn how to introduce  yourself and others and how to enter and gracefully exit a conversation.

An Evening (or Day) of Etiquette and Dining

Whether it is wanting your child to have the best table manners when they are a guest at someone's house or at a restaurant, or if you are just tired of putting up with the lack of manners at your own table, this class is sure to be the answer.  By making the class fun, and empowering your child with some table manners history with which they can try to  stump the family, table manners are put into a whole different light.  From learning how to set the table to knowing how to behave at the table, this program covers all the must-knows and even a few, fun- to-knows.  The class will learn that chivalry is not dead and the children will learn behaviors that will make them a favorite guest at anyone's table or a pleasure to dine with at home.  The children receive a handout so practice can continue at home.  This class is best taught over a meal.  This class can also cover some social etiquette centered around being a good host or guest.

Nailing the Virtual or In-Person College/Job Interview

(This program can also be tailored to an adult audience)

Competition is fierce these days whether it be for a coveted spot at a college or graduate school of choice (including medical school) or for a job.  Knowing how to shine from the first step to the last can mean that opportunities come your way.  This program will highlight the different types of resumes, identify which format is most appropriate for you, and then help you to develop your own resume.  Once your resume passes muster and you are invited for an interview, knowing how to prepare will make all the difference in your performance on the big day.  You need to not only be prepared to answer questions, but also to ask them.  You need to know when and where to sit, how to greet, and what to wear.  For virtual interviews, you will learn considerations for lighting, movement, and clothing. You will also learn best practices for setting up your space and how to trouble shoot and more. Finally,  the appropriate rules for follow-up round out this program. This program can be done one on one for an hour or can extend over multiple sessions for one or more students.

Social Etiquette and Communication Skills Express (can be taught virtually or in-person)

(Ages 12-16, but this age spread can vary for a private program)

Designed for the student with a busy schedule, this class combines the basics of our social etiquette and communication skills classes in a shortened time frame of two hours.  It emphasizes the importance of having good manners in all aspects of life. Students will learn how to make a great initial Impression including greetings, body language and appropriate dress.  Making conversation with a new acquaintence can be difficult if you do not have the tools  The class will cover these tools and allow students to practice conversation and listening skills. Finally the students will learn how to use phones and e-mail in a way that will make sure they are continuing to make that positive impression whether at home or in public.  Don’t miss this opportunity to discover what makes someone shine! Great class as an introduction or a refresher!