| I wanted to talk about interviewing from both | | | | potential interview. Interviewing is never an easy |
| perspectives which are that of the teacher | | | | thing and having to be interviewed or conduct an |
| looking for a new position and that from the | | | | interview virtually (via the internet or over the |
| school looking for a new teacher. Keep in mind | | | | phone) can add a whole new set of issues. The |
| that this is just my advice and opinion on the | | | | most important thing to do for any interview is |
| matter. You should decide what you find useful | | | | simple...prepare! |
| and what does or doesn't work for you. | | | | Teachers:o Know your positive and negative |
| Clarity is a very necessary ingredient to an | | | | aspects.o Research the school, company and |
| interview. In a virtual interview, your questions | | | | position. |
| and answers must be clear because you can't rely | | | | Schools:o Know the positive and negative aspects |
| on body language to make your point. Also, | | | | of the position.o Research your candidate. |
| remember to be concise. Rambling or long winded | | | | Here are some great online resources for both |
| questions and answers can be confusing as well | | | | the interviewer and interviewee: |
| as paint a bad picture of your professionalism. | | | | Directory of Interview Preparation Resources on |
| Finally, remember to show some passion (not too | | | | the Internet |
| much) because it shows that you take an active | | | | Virtual Teacher Interviews - This is a great site |
| interest in what you do. | | | | of actual video from teachers about interviewing. |
| Once you have identified the perfect job or | | | | Ifyou have dial-up internet access, this site would |
| candidate based on the skills or requirements you | | | | not be a good visit. |
| are looking for, it is time to prepare for the | | | | Inte ractice Interview Questions from Monster. |