Host Information
DelEX Hosts
- Are committed to the vision and mission of Delbarton School.
- Recognize that in-person experiences are more powerful than virtual sessions and thus will arrange on-site, personal connections whenever possible.
- Provide a nurturing learning environment for the student.
- Provide each student with a safe workplace environment, free from harassment and abuse.
- Model appropriate behavior throughout the externship.
- Promote responsible student behavior.
- Under no circumstances consume illegal drugs or alcohol while a conference is underway.
- Contact a DelEX administrator as soon as possible in the event of any change in plans.
- Complete the Praesidium Volunteer Application Form (Appendix F)
We encourage each host to
- Spend ample time talking about his/her career path.
- Spend limited time talking about company information that is readily available on its website.
- Clearly state his/her role in the company.
- Walk students through a typical day.
- Avoid industry jargon unless it is carefully explained. Keep the information high level and drill down during Q&A if necessary.
- Orient the presentation around students’ questions.
Hosts should prepare sessions with these questions in mind
- When you were in high school, what were your career aspirations?
- What advice would you give your high school self?
- What advice would you give students regarding the Delbarton Network and how to utilize it?
- If you are an alumnus, how have you best utilized your Delbarton connections in your career?
- Did you have your career path figured out in high school? If not, what unexpected opportunities opened up for you along the way?
- How have you handled setbacks in your career?
- How did experiences and mentors shape your personal and professional lives?
