Best tips for a job interview?

Question

I'm a teacher, and will interview with a panel including administrators and other teachers. What tips do you have? Thank you!!

Answer 1

Make sure you know yourself, your capacity so that you will be confident in answering the questions of your interviewee. Make your administrator will be impress of you. Kust be your self. Be cool but not overconfident. Good Luck on your interview. Pray to God so that He will guide you in answering those questions by giving you wisdom.

Answer 2

total confidence clean teeth fresh breath clean finger nails  be well presented on time smiles politely yet air a feeling of  self assurance and 100% cconfident in your own ability to do the job right   LISTEN  and think  about how to respond think first then act good luck

Answer 3

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Answer 4

aside from good references and having all your paperwork ready, the most important thing is confidence.  You need to demonstrate you have what it takes to be in front of a bunch of kids and not falter.  Show them you're ready, and am always, in control of the situation/interview.

Answer 5

The other answers are good.

I have also taken a portfolio of student work from classes I have previously taught with me to job interviews to show the kind of expectations I have and the depth of responses my students gave.  

If this is your first job interview, perhaps you have items from your student teaching days.  Or items you have prepared for classes, anything that shows your individuality and creativity.

You want to emphasize tha fact that you have a good sense of humor, you are not afraid of hard work, and you realize that you are in partnership with parents who want only the best for their children.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

Find out what about quality that school or school district has or is looking for that you also have--such as great success with writing, proof of high success rates with standardized testing, willingness to sponsor clubs or coach, innovative ideas that you want to bring to that school.  They want to see competence, great and specific recommendations, enthusiasm for what you do, and a personality they won't soon forget.  So make sure you make an impression.  You want to stand out from the other interviewees in some way.

Answer 7

First of all...good luck!

Secondly, the point about knowing the current buzz words is very important.  So read over the school web page or the district web page.  It will also help you prepare for possible questions.  If the school has a high population of a certain ethnic group, or a special needs program, etc. it's important to be prepared for how you would help the needs of children.

Also it helped me to remember that they want to hire me.  They gain a lot if I am great, so although it may make you nervous, remember to relax and take a deep breath with each question.  It also helps to repeat the question in the answer to stay focused.  And it doesn't hurt to have a friend or family member ask you questions regarding your teaching philosophy, your discipline plan, your background in TESL, your view of teaching reading...etc.

One final bit of advice is to be confident and deliver what you plan to do with a bit of conviction.  Don't over promise just to land the job, or you may find yourself teaching reading to a group of 80 students while serving students in the cafeteria and leading another group of 12 students through a lesson in tennis.

Answer 8

I got my current job from interviewing with a panel. I was nerve racking, thats for sure. I had 1 person from my BOE office and 2 administrators. I would recommend on reading any current material on what your interviewing for. Example: I interviewed for a reading job and I read up on things that would be related to my job. I actually had an administrator once ask me what latest educational article I had read was about. I also like the other suggestion about reasearching the school.  Good luck!!

Answer 9

Put together an interview portfolio with index dividers. Have  your accomplishments organized for quick ref.

Also, be prepared to ask a few intell. questions about the situation. This indicates interest in the position.

Answer 10

A couple of types of questions are typical of education-related interviews.

1. Issues related to current educational practices. These will vary according to school district and discipline, but might be something along the lines of "Our district uses portfolio evaluation. [something you already knew because you'd done  your homework, right?]. Describe any experience you have had with portfolio evaluation and indicate some of the issues related to this type of evaluation.

They're looking for evidence that you've done your homework about their school district, and that you're able to describe concisely and coherently how you would carry out some of your duties related to evaluation.

2.  Behavioural interview questions where they'll describe something such as a classroom situation and ask you how you'd handle it. These give you a chance to demonstrate your ability to think on your feet. Don't be afraid to ask for clarification about the situation. Don't just assume you understand it and plough ahead.

Try to be relaxed and pleasant and demonstrate what type of presence you would show in the classroom.

Good luck!

Answer 11

Oh I HATE interviews...I just got a new job and I think that the single best thing I did was reearch the school.  Go onto their website, utilize some of the language that they use (ie: mission statements, vision statements, etc.)  Also, once or twice, reference things like, "Well, I know that you have _______ as a club and I would love to be involved in that."

Good Luck!

Answer 12

We need more information to give a good answer.

What type of teacher are you?  What grade level?  Is this your same school or a new school.  Have you done your homework on the job posting.  Do you know the current trends in your subject....

Answer 13

2 questions always throw me for a loop.  1. Describe your strengths and weaknesses and how they effect (affect?) you as a teacher and 2. How would your students/your colleagues describe you?

Also, think before you answer.  Don't say anything negative (if you have to say something negatively, spin it positively, as in how it helped you become a better person).  

I interviewed for a position about a month ago, and blurted out something stupid, but still managed to get the job, so don't worry too much!