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Suppose your hard work and long hours of re-working your resume and cover letter have finally paid-off. Tomorrow is the "BIG" interview. Now your nervousness has set in and you're not sure what you'll say. No need to lose your nerve; I've put together great tips that will help you ease those interview jitters. Read on. Keep in mind, the interview ...

Yesterday, I accepted a job as a third grade teaching assistant at a wonderful San Francisco K-8 school. It feels incredible to have something lined up for next year and to have made my first step forward into a chosen career. However, as described in my last column, I only arrived at it after a long and looping walk, which had ...

As you are aware, our staff has the privilege of working closely with many administrators, creating powerful documents that ensure they get the job they deserve, and also helping them prepare for interviews. During our conversations, we always make an extra effort to find out vital information about both what administrators look for when interviewing teacher candidates and what turns them ...

1. Why do you want to work in this industry? Bad answer: “I love school. Even as a kid, I really liked education.” Don’t just say you like it. Anyone can do that. Focus instead on your history with that particular industry, and if you can, tell a success story. Good answer: “I've always loved education, but my interest in teaching ...

With the economy the way it currently is, school districts are receiving teacher resumes from an ever-increasing amount of applicants. Employers are able to be far choosier more now than ever. That is why it is crucial that you make your teaching resume stand out above the rest. It is said that potential employers take approximately 10-15 seconds to scan a ...

Part 2 in a Four-Part Series [photo:59025] h4. QUESTION: Tell me about a time you faced an ethical dilemma. Intent: The interviewer is looking for evidence of your high ethical standards and honesty. Context: You might want to say you haven't had any ethical challenges, but we all have our ethics tested at some point. For example: • You discovered wrongdoing, ...

This is the culmination of several years of hard work. You've finished college. You're done with your student teaching and you've passed all of your teacher certification examinations. The applications, resumes, and cover letters have been sent out to every local school district. All you can do now is sit around the house and wait for the phone to ring, right? ...

Are you nervous about your next interview for a teaching job? Don't be! Just remember these 10 secrets to a perfect interview! h4. 1. Have a teaching portfolio that is filled with lesson plans and student work samples. I know it takes a great deal of time to assemble a teaching portfolio, but your hard work will pay off. Instead of ...

This is the culmination of several years of hard work. You've finished college. You're done with your student teaching and you've passed all of your teacher certification examinations. The applications, resumes, and cover letters have been sent out to every local school district. All you can do now is sit around the house and wait for the phone to ring, right? ...

Part 4 in a Four-Part Series [photo:59031] h4. QUESTION: Tell me about an assignment that was too difficult for you. How did you resolve the issue? Intent: The intent can be varied. The interviewer may be interested not only in your ability to respond to a challenge but also in how you respond. Or he may want to know how you ...

The truth is most people sabotage their own interviews. Instead of putting their best foot forward, they put off the interviewer by acting cocky, unsure of their talent, having bad manners, or by simply acting weird. Monster has interviewed several recruitment experts to bring you unbelievable true stories of what actually happens behind interview doors. If you want to land ...

Preparing for an interview is probably the most overlooked phase of securing a new job position. Everyone thinks it is easy until they enter an interview room in front of a panel 
of educators who are judging every move and every word. Then, reality sinks in! The panel might include the superintendent of the school district, school principals, teachers, and parents, ...

1. First, tell us a little bit about yourself. (Almost every teacher interview begins this way.) 2. Describe your college experiences? 3. Tell us about your experiences working with students at this age level. 4. Describe your philosophy of teaching? 5. Why do you want to become a teacher? 6. List three of your strengths your strengths and explain each one. ...

It's natural for people to get nervous before and during a big interview. Sure, you know you're a good teacher. You've graduated from college with a teaching degree and you've worked with students in the past. So, WHY are you nervous? It's those pesky little questions, isn't it? If you're like most people, you're probably afraid they'll ask you a difficult ...

When you get a call from a school administrator inviting you to interview for a teaching job, how do you feel? Happy? Elated? Excited? Nervous? Scared stiff? You don't need to worry about the interview if you're a well-prepared, qualified candidate. Preparing for a teaching interview is a lot like studying for a test. You can review commonly asked questions, think ...

Every question thrown your way in an interview presents an opportunity for you to make your case for why you're the best person for the position. You want to highlight your positive qualities and avoid giving reasons to disqualify you. That said, think about your overall response strategy for the interview. Examples Speak Volumes For each quality you present, make sure ...

Equipped with a stunning resume, you are ready to secure that perfect teaching position. Now it is time for the next step: the dreaded interview. This step however, does not have to be an intimidating or nerve-racking experience. By taking some time to prepare, you can achieve the successful results you want. There are many questions that will be asked ...

For many teachers, interviews are simply frightening. No matter how much they prepare for it, they always end up facing questions that they cannot answer. Are teacher interviews really that difficult? Before you prepare for your teacher interview, you must realize that the interview questions are designed to test your skills in different areas. This is because schools expect a great ...

I have sat on the interview panel on my elementary school for several years and have witnessed some impressive and not so impressive interviews. Like many schools, our leadership team spent hours analyzing the answers and demeanor of the candidates. Our goal was to find the best teacher from the mere 45 minute meeting. Every second counts when you are ...

Because a special education teacher's job requires far more than just teaching, administrators will seek candidates who are true specialists in the field. If you're hoping to be hired as a special ed teacher, you need to be an expert at the art of adapting lessons, an active advocate for student needs, a professional IEP writer, a wealth of information on ...