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Mastering Music Interviews: Insider Tips for Landing Your Next Position

Join experienced clinicians at the VMEA In-Service Conference to learn essential interview strategies for music positions. Explore key areas such as self-awareness, industry knowledge, and employer research for a successful job hunt. Gain insights into effective interview practices and top-ten tips for acing your next music interview. Don't miss this opportunity to level up your interview skills and secure your dream job in the music education field.

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Mastering Music Interviews: Insider Tips for Landing Your Next Position

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  1. How to Interview for your Next Music Position VMEA In-Service Conference The Sheraton Norfolk, Virginia Friday, November 18, 2011 Merrimac Room 9:15-10:15

  2. How to Interview for your Next Music Position Clinicians: Mr. John Brewington – Virginia Beach City Public Schools Mr. Barry Tucker – Roanoke County Public Schools Mr. Craig Robertson – Chesapeake City Public Schools Mrs. Joyce Zsembery – Prince William County Public Schools Mrs. Joyce Bassette – Richmond Public Schools

  3. Did you Forget Anything? • What’s Important • Essential Areas to focus on

  4. Know Yourself • What are your strengths? • Back it up with specific examples

  5. Know the Industry • Know your Content • Be Current • Best Practices in education/music education • Take me to your classroom… • Assessment • Grading

  6. Know the Employer • Know the School District/Division • Know the School Program • Recommendations

  7. Before the Interview • Practice • Catalog your skills

  8. At the Interview… • Dress appropriately • Be polite • Focus on what you can offer • Bring a resume • Bring a legal pad to take notes • What does the interviewer really want to know • Prepare a few questions to ask • Make hiring you an easy decision

  9. Top Ten List • 10. Miscellaneous • 9. Management • 8. Mastery • 7. Philosophy • 6. Money • 5. Territory • 4. Technology • 3. Résumé/ Portfolio • 2. Speech • 1. Dress John.Brewington@vbschools.com

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