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15 Toughest Interview Questions (and Answers!)
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2. Tell us about yourself.
Bad answer:
“I graduated four years ago from the University of Michigan, with a Bachelor’s in Biology – but I decided that wasn’t the right path for me. So I switched gears and got my first job, working in sales for a startup. Then I went on to work teaching for a preschool. After that, I took a few months off to travel. Finally, I came back and worked in teaching again. And now, here I am, looking for a more challenging teaching role.”
Instead of giving a chronological work history, focus on your strengths and how they pertain to the role. If possible, illustrate with examples.
Good answer:
“I’m really energetic, and a great communicator. Working in a preschool for two years helped me build confidence, and taught me the importance of class management. I’ve also got a track record of success. In my last role, I launched a school newsletter, which helped us build on our existing relationships with parents and create new ones. Because of this, we ended up seeing an increase in parental involvement.”
“I graduated four years ago from the University of Michigan, with a Bachelor’s in Biology – but I decided that wasn’t the right path for me. So I switched gears and got my first job, working in sales for a startup. Then I went on to work teaching for a preschool. After that, I took a few months off to travel. Finally, I came back and worked in teaching again. And now, here I am, looking for a more challenging teaching role.”
Instead of giving a chronological work history, focus on your strengths and how they pertain to the role. If possible, illustrate with examples.
Good answer:
“I’m really energetic, and a great communicator. Working in a preschool for two years helped me build confidence, and taught me the importance of class management. I’ve also got a track record of success. In my last role, I launched a school newsletter, which helped us build on our existing relationships with parents and create new ones. Because of this, we ended up seeing an increase in parental involvement.”
Abear107
4 days ago
2 comments
Good tips! I know I get nervous on interviews and usually answer poorly. I am glad that my resume made up for it.
sarareid
about 1 month ago
228 comments
Oh its really an incredible post.. Thank you so much for sharing this nice 15 questions of interview with us.. This is really a very helpful que & ans for any of interviews..
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jacknapier
about 1 month ago
30 comments
whoever thinks this economic crisis "seems to come to an end" is incredibly gullible.
merydimple
2 months ago
2 comments
This answer really give an impression to the employer. The experienced I had when i was teaching as volunteer in our town really boost my passion for teaching.
abdulhameed
3 months ago
4 comments
Excellent Work. I am going for my first interview for teaching post on Monday.These questions and answers will incredibly helpful! Thank you so much
fgerwig
3 months ago
2 comments
I favorited this article when it first came out. I am a first time teacher, though I have my Masters degree, and I reviewed these this morning before heading off to an interview. I am glad I archived the email that notified me of this entry. After submitting dozens of applications all over this summer with no results, I have received 3 interview calls this week. I had thought (at the time of graduation) that my scores, grades, Masters degree, and the fact that I have 10 years plus non-education work experience would have landed me some interviews sooner than this. This summer just proves that you never stop learning...I have definitely been educated in the difficulties of getting a teaching job this summer.
suhario
3 months ago
12 comments
I'm looking for a job now that the economic crisis seems to come to an end. I sent Apple my resume and up to now did not get a response. Please Help
waltersir2001
3 months ago
2 comments
good
ctauber
3 months ago
20 comments
I think the first two are the most important!
annalewis
3 months ago
2 comments
I am currently looking for my first teaching job and I am making great use of the information. Thank you.
Anna
ltcmmanuel
4 months ago
6 comments
Excellent submission! Prior to this article someone would write down the questions they were asked in an interview and share them with the audience for consideration. Being forewarned is an advantage but it didn't help with composing answers. Having suggested directions to go with responses is a great help.
missgarza
5 months ago
4 comments
I have an interview for my first teaching position ever on Monday and this article answered so many questions for me. Thanks!
willie
5 months ago
2 comments
these interview tips are very good and will surely enhance my chances on my next interview. thank you. Claudette
tibu720
5 months ago
26 comments
Thanks for the good advice! I'll keep these in mind for my next interview!
MSimpson
5 months ago
2 comments
Michelle Simpson - Thank you for these suggestions. I have been asked some of these questions on interviews, now I think I am more prepared to answer them successfully on my next interview.