Educator Job Interviews
Read tips about teacher and principal job interviews, including interview questions to prepare for
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Know the School or District When Interviewing
Do your due diligence and research the school or school district prior to interviewing. Be able to impress interviewers with your knowledge of their schools and needs, and reinforce for yourself why you hope to work there.
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Planning for the Sample Lesson
Impress interviewers by demonstrating a successful sample lesson. Prepare well to show that you're a good fit for their school or district.
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Reading Up and Researching for the Interview
Increase interview success by doing research on the school or district; some tips to guide your exploration.
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Things to Remember When Applying & Interviewing for Teaching Positions
Job search and interview tips for teacher candidates that can mean the difference between a job offer and being rejected.
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Q & A from Employer Panels: Some Common Questions Asked During an Interview
1. What is the most commonly asked question during an interview?
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Interview Prep for Future Educators
STEP 1: RESEARCH
What's the school's motto statement? New Software Implemented? School Recognitions? School's Report Card? Doing research shows that you have a true and genuine interest in that school district.
What's the school's motto statement? New Software Implemented? School Recognitions? School's Report Card? Doing research shows that you have a true and genuine interest in that school district.
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What Do Employers Look For in a Candidate???
For some time now, expected graduates have been told that the market is very competitive for teachers, and how important various marketing tools are, i.e. resume. Of course an almost perfect resume is essential to gain interest from a perspective school district but what happens after you have secured the interview with your preferred district? What do employers look for?
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Connecting the Dots--Telling Your Stories in an Interview
Congratulations! You have made it to the interview! Your application materials were successful and now they want to meet you. How can you take your interview experience to the next level and get the job? Since an interview means that you likely meet at least the minimum requirements of the job, interviews tend to be focused more on finding the right person for the job. Knowing this, many employers tend to focus more on how you might fit with their team and the organization. Expect open-ended questions such as:
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Following Up Post-Interview
In the job search we find ourselves doing everything and anything possible to land an interview. We figure that if we land the interview and it goes well, then if the job is meant to be, it will be. However, even after you walk out of your interview, you continue to have the power to make an impact. How? Through the art of the thank you email. Here are some tips to keep in mind when you are ready to write yours.
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Be a Detective: Do Your Due Diligence When Preparing For Interviews
Think Sherlock Holmes or Carmen Sandiego! An applicant needs to do more than simply know the school district's goals and mission - those should go unstated. Employers across the board, regardless of industry area, note that new hires need to know more about their organization and demonstrate that they took the time to do research in advance of their interview.
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7 Ways to Wreck Your Job Interview
I recently came across the article courtesy of Robert Half International, Inc. a global staffing firm and thought it might be useful during this busy interviewing time.
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Saying 'Thank You,' Increasing Your Hiring Odds
Saying 'thank you' is something we often mean to do, but after long, busy days we don't always find the time to show our appreciation. Yet, what if you knew that doing so could increase your odds of getting hired after an interview?
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The Power of Experience
There is a quote I found recently attributed to Soren Kierkegaard which says "life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." In many ways, our past can easily influence our present and the people we are today. We might not consciously think about it very often, but our experiences with the world around us shape our career trajectories, too. Think about the resources, relationships, and environments which have shaped you as a person. How did you learn the skills you have today? How did you arrive in the occupation you have now? Perhaps there was an "Aha!" moment; or perhaps it was more of a steady process. Even as I am composing my thoughts for this article, I recall the voices and knowledge imparted from my past experiences regarding message and critical-thought of the issues beyond the face value. From the classroom to the real world, our lives have been ripe with learning opportunities to try and understand how life works - how we work.
