I spent a bit of time with the middle school principal talking about educational interviews. I learned some things that I did not know about the interview process all while soaking in some great advice!
1) Just as the great Dr. Seuss said, "Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." The strongest advice that I have been given thus far is to BE YOURSELF! During the first round of interviews, the school is checking to see if you are personable. What type of human being are you? Would you be refreshing to work with? If you sound like a Oscar the Grouch then it would be common sense to think the interviewers might be turned off from speaking with you again.2) Don't change your beliefs for a position. This is similar to a dating experience for any of you who have gone on a first date. Never change who you are for a person and never change what you believe in for a job. Putting up a facade at the first round of interviews will only leave you beat down and defeated at a later date. Put your best foot forward, bring your game face, and impress them by sharing a piece of you!
3) Express how you will make a difference at their school. Ultimately you are a teacher and are there to serve the knowledge bank and stretch the minds of the students. Let the administration know how you plan to stay up to date with current industry trends and what you will continue to do to ensure you are growing as a teacher.
Get out there and be the best you! Interview strong, ya'll!
Fun to read blog post!
ReplyDeleteI wonder - anything happen on Friday that impacted (or reinforced) these viewpoints?
Proud of you!
No matter what side of the interview table you are sitting on the first round of meeting each other is the stepping stone for a possible 30+ year commitment to a school district and a new staff member. You Be You is spot on advice!
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