Educator Job Interviews

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Career Advice Opinion The Art of the Introduction: Making a Positive First Impression
Use these tips to help you make a positive first impression as you prepare for job fair and school-based interviews.
AAEE, January 12, 2016
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Career Advice Opinion Interview Tips for Teacher Candidates
A school district human resources administrator offers tips to teacher candidates to help prepare for critical questions asked during the interview process.
AAEE, December 8, 2015
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Career Advice Opinion Interview Basics 101
Five excellent tips to help you prepare for your next interview!
AAEE, November 17, 2015
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Career Advice Opinion Knowledge and Skills Emphasized on a Resume and During Interviewing
Five tips to help create strong resumes and interview selling points, allowing you to stand apart from the competition.
AAEE, November 11, 2015
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Career Advice Opinion Essential Elements for Resumes and Interviews
Resume and interview tips shared by a former school district administrator. Learn the four basic themes that teaching candidates need to incorporate into their resumes and interview sessions.
AAEE, November 3, 2015
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Professional Development Opinion Tech Prep for Interviews
As you prepare for teaching interviews, be prepared to talk about classroom management. Here are five tools to help you develop skills in this critical area, and impress recruiters with your knowledge and use of technology.
AAEE, October 13, 2015
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Career Advice Opinion Supercharge Your Career, Part 1!
Make yourself the best candidate or teacher you can be - - from your resume, to interview preparation, to succeeding in substitute teaching opportunities - - always present your best as you seek or begin your dream job.
AAEE, September 1, 2015
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Career Advice Opinion Tell Me About Yourself
When an employer begins the interview with "tell me about yourself," be ready to impress them with a 30 to 60 second branding statement that includes four important components.
AAEE, June 30, 2015
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Career Advice Opinion 10 Interview Do's and Don'ts
Ten interview tips to help you land that teaching job.
AAEE, June 26, 2015
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Career Advice Opinion Conquering Confidence
Candidates that present self-confidence gain an edge in the interview process. Don't overlook this critical element as you prepare for the job search.
AAEE, June 10, 2015
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Career Advice Opinion 5 Things the Recruiter is Telling You About His/Her School
There's much more going on in a teaching interview than a candidate responding to typical interview questions. Learn how to look for and understand some of the spoken and unspoken cues that represent critical issues one should be aware of before accepting a contract.
AAEE, June 2, 2015
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Career Advice Opinion Job Search Advice for Special Education Graduates
Special education teachers should ask themselves and their prospective employer several key questions to determine if the job will be a good fit.
Autumn Lewis, May 28, 2015
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Career Advice Opinion How Elementary Teacher Candidates Can Stand Out From the Crowd
If you are an elementary teacher candidate nearing graduation, here are three steps you can take to stand out from other candidates and get noticed by district recruiters.
Jonathan Rogers, April 9, 2015
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Professional Development Opinion Don't Miss the Virtual Career eXPO!
Don't miss the Virtual Career eXPO on March 5th, 2015! A chance to connect online with representatives from over 60 school systems from across the country who need to fill hundreds of teaching vacancies for the 2015-16 school year. Attend webinars, participate in Q&A with industry professionals from AAEE (American Association for Employment in Education), and network with employers - all done real-time online!
AAEE, February 24, 2015
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