Interview Preparation

Classic Kynd Kit

Gratitude Practice

Let's start by taking a moment to practice gratitude.

Think back to all of the past jobs you’ve had and name one professional lesson you’ve learned that you are grateful to have experienced.
What are three things about your current job that excite or ignite you?

The Recipient

This Interview Preparation Kit was built with Charles Schwab and the Boys and Girls Club of America to guide teens in their search for jobs and careers.

The Reason

Use the contents of this kit to build a care package to help someone with resume preparation and interview readiness. This kit will go to Boys and Girls Clubs of America across the country to help teens during their search for a career.

Unpack the Box

Take everything out of the box.
Lay everything out so you can find what you need to build the kit.

Create Your Kynd Code

* We are currently transitioning out of this step. If your kit has a reference to a Kynd Code, please disregard.

Register Your Kit to Follow It's Journey

*Starting on April 4th, we have implemented a QR code/serial number process. If you do not have a QR code on the plastic bag inside your box, please disregard this step. This QR code will be blue and has a serial number starting with KK underneath it. See example image below.

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1. Locate the QR Code serial number on your Kynd Kit

If you have a classic kit, it will be located on the plastic bag inside the kit
If you have Plus or Max kit, it will be located on the inside of the box.

2. Go to kit registration page

If you are using your phone, open your camera and scan the QR code
If you are using your computer, click this link below and enter the serial number listed below the QR code
- Code starts with KK

Click here to go to kit registration page

3. Register your kit

Fill out the requested fields
By providing this information, you will be notified when your kit is returned to Project Helping and when it is distributed to those in need

*We will not use your information for anything besides notifying you of your Kynd Kit progress.

4. When you have completed registering your kit, please return to this page to continue building your kit.

5. Please ensure you include your QR serial code when returning your kit so we can scan it when we receive it.

6. You can visit kyndkit.org at any time to check the status of your Kynd Kit.

Find the Kynd Card

Keep this card for yourself to spread extra kyndness to someone in your own life. Consider writing a note to a friend, loved one, or colleague that you are grateful for. Address the note and send it in the mail or give it to someone in person.

DO NOT include this in the finished kit.

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Completed Kynd Kits go all over the world. As you customize your kit, please refrain from using any religion or political content.

Write a Note to the Recipient

1. Find the following items:

Blank card and matching envelope
Enclosed materials such as crayons, markers, stickers, etc.

2. Write your letter and decorate the envelope.

Use the enclosed materials to write a letter and decorate the envelope.
- Express your encouragement and include a hopeful message.

- - Helpful Tips:
    - Do not include a date or year on the letter.
    - Avoid politics completely and religion in excess.
    - Use appropriate humor
    - The colorful greeting card included is meant for the recipient to write a thank-you note to their interviewer. Please use the blank white card and envelope to write your note.

* Can’t think of what to write, draw a picture!

3. Put the completed card in the envelope you decorated.

Include the Kynd Code sheet with the card
Please DO NOT lick the envelope shut

Decorate the Plastic Bag

1. Find the following items:

Write-on plastic bag
Permanent markers

2. Decorate the plastic bag.

The plastic bag is designed to be written on.
Use the enclosed markers to write an encouraging message or draw a picture on the white panel on the plastic bag.

* This is what the final kit will be distributed in, make this fun and colorful for the recipient to open.

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Surprise Kyndness

1. Find the following items:

Journal
Enclosed materials such as crayons, markers, stickers, etc.

2. Surprise Kyndness

Decorate the outside of the journal with a picture or uplifting message.
Use random pages in the journal to write short uplifting messages, draw small colorful images, or create fun writing prompts for the recipient.

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DIY Stress Ball

1. Find the following items:

Three balloons
Two Play Dohs
Scissors (not provided)

2. Combine both Play-Dohs.

Take the Play-Dohs out of the containers.
Roll both Play Dohs into one large ball.

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3. Cut the stem off of one of the balloons.

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4. Take the ball of Play-Doh that you just created and insert it into the balloon that you just cut the stem off of.

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5. Add a second balloon layer.

Cut the stem off of a second balloon.
Stretch the balloon over the ball in the opposite direction of the first balloon.

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6. Final balloon layer.

Do not cut the stem off of the third balloon.
Stretch the third balloon over the ball.

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7. Tie a knot in the stem of the balloon.

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8. Cut off the excess stem of the balloon.

You now have a completed stress ball! Good work!

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Interview Prep Workbook

Go through the workbook and add your answers and advice where you can.

Pack the Kit

Pack all of the materials into the decorated plastic bag and put back into the original box.
Make sure the Kynd Code is included.
Add any optional items you would like.

Optional Items to Add