Team Member Applications

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Posted by Becky Allen.   [PICTURE: SAME | NEW | HELP]


Student on team #16, Baxter Bomb Squad, from Mountain Home High School and Baxter Healthcare.

Posted on 5/29/2000 9:37 AM MST


In Reply to: Team Member Applications posted by Justin Stiltner on 5/29/2000 12:05 AM MST:



Justin,
The Bomb Squad has an application/interview process for prospective members. If I can remember correctly, the application consists of the usual information(name, grade, etc), it asks the applicant to name three of their best assests, it asks for teachers names that you think will give you a great recommendation, and then at the end it has a prompt: Using any form of media, sell yourself as a Bomb Squad member.(This is to show creativity and dedication to the appliation process.) When the applicant returns the application, they then sign up for an interview spot. We hold these after school. The interview panel consists of our two teacher sponsors and usually an engineer(perhaps your team leader). The interview session is almost like a job interview. Questions include: What qualities do you think you can bring to the team? Because of the immense time dedication, how will you handle time management? Of course, you can adapt these questions to your team needs. I'm not sure exactly what the interviewers look for in the applicant, but I can guess it would consist of dedication, consise speaking skills(the ablity to express interest), responsibility, maturity, and any other quality that will make a great, well-rounded team.
I hope these comments have helped you. If you need any further information, or have any questions, feel free to email me. I can direct you to an engineer that could help you even more.
Good Luck!
Becky Allen
Team 16--The Baxter Bomb Squad
auntbeckles@hotmail.com