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Slide 1:Effective Interviewing Education Workshop

Slide 2: Effective Interviewing

Interview Preparation Interview Process Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication Dress for Success Interview Questions Interviewing Tips Interview Follow-up

Slide 3:Interview Preparation

Interviews won�t be effective until you have some idea of what you are after! Self Assessment Positive interview strategy Research the school system

Slide 4:Self Assessment

What do you want in a teaching position? What motivates you? What are you strengths? What improvements are you making? What are your work values? Do you know how to prepare for an interview?

Slide 5:Professional Skills Desired

Interpersonal skills Ability to motivate Integrity Positive emotional climate Expertise in subject Dedication to teaching & learning Your expertise in your subject area is obviously important and every hiring manager surveyed stated that candidates must be able to articulate this in an interview. Our recent Hiring Trends in Education survey found that the top 5 Subject areas sought after for the upcoming recruiting season in Massachusetts are: Special Education, Math, Foreign Language, Elementary Education and Chemistry. For Elementary Education majors, the following training or additional education will make you more marketable: Second License in Special Education, Advanced Reading training, Elementary math endorsement and English as a second language training. Your expertise in your subject area is obviously important and every hiring manager surveyed stated that candidates must be able to articulate this in an interview. Our recent Hiring Trends in Education survey found that the top 5 Subject areas sought after for the upcoming recruiting season in Massachusetts are: Special Education, Math, Foreign Language, Elementary Education and Chemistry. For Elementary Education majors, the following training or additional education will make you more marketable: Second License in Special Education, Advanced Reading training, Elementary math endorsement and English as a second language training.

Slide 6:Professional Skills Desired

Commitment to student success Successful teaching strategies Effective classroom management Understanding of learning theories Ability to team across departments & grade levels Another important skill set that needs to be articulated in the interview is your classroom management style and approach to discipline. All employers again feel this is a necessity to be able to discuss during the interview. Another critical professional skill that you need to articulate to hiring managers is your teamwork abilities and how you work with others. Another important skill set that needs to be articulated in the interview is your classroom management style and approach to discipline. All employers again feel this is a necessity to be able to discuss during the interview. Another critical professional skill that you need to articulate to hiring managers is your teamwork abilities and how you work with others.

Slide 7:Personal Attributes Desired

Enthusiastic Dependable Emotional Maturity Self-Motivated Adaptable Conscientious Caring Confident Creative Intelligent Articulate Sense of Humor Honest Flexible All of these skill sets, especially creativity and flexibility were identified by surveyed hiring managers as essential personal attributes in their ideal teacher candidates. All of these skill sets, especially creativity and flexibility were identified by surveyed hiring managers as essential personal attributes in their ideal teacher candidates.

Slide 8:Positive Interview Strategy

External Gather information Organize thoughts Research school Rehearse Internal Reflect Assess needs Positive attitude Smile

Slide 9:Researching School Systems

Structure of school system Demographics Diversity of students and faculty Educational philosophy Academic departments of interest New projects & special programs Salary data, tenure, benefits and policies Professional development Budget concerns Technology 78% of employers surveyed stated they use their school district website as a primary means of identifying teacher candidates, so keep an eye out on them! Your ability to discuss your knowledge of the school system and Massachusetts curriculum frameworks during an interview also heavily factor into a hiring manager�s decision. Over 85% of hiring managers feel this knowledge is crucial.78% of employers surveyed stated they use their school district website as a primary means of identifying teacher candidates, so keep an eye out on them! Your ability to discuss your knowledge of the school system and Massachusetts curriculum frameworks during an interview also heavily factor into a hiring manager�s decision. Over 85% of hiring managers feel this knowledge is crucial.

Slide 11:Introduction & rapport building Verifying information Questions & answers Candidate questions Promoting the organization Closing & follow-up

Slide 12:Verbal & Non-Verbal Communications

Articulate clearly Pronunciation Proper grammar Language Speed Control Decisive First impressions Handshake Eye Contact Posture Gestures Enthusiasm Dress All Hiring managers want an idea of your presentation skills, and your interview is one of the first ways for them to have exposure to that. Therefore, your ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally are essential to your success.All Hiring managers want an idea of your presentation skills, and your interview is one of the first ways for them to have exposure to that. Therefore, your ability to communicate both verbally and non-verbally are essential to your success.

Slide 13:Dress for Success

Look professional Positive first impression Combine personal style with good taste Conservative style and colors (blue, brown & black) Accent colors (ties, blouses & scarves) Complimentary accessories, simple & tasteful Hair, make up, nails, natural looking & neat Use perfume & colognes sparingly Avoid eating before & during the interview 91% of hiring managers surveyed stated that they expect teacher candidates to be dressed professionally in a suit for interviews and that it DOES factor into their hiring considerations. SO DRESS FOR SUCCESS!!! Your professional presence is key!91% of hiring managers surveyed stated that they expect teacher candidates to be dressed professionally in a suit for interviews and that it DOES factor into their hiring considerations. SO DRESS FOR SUCCESS!!! Your professional presence is key!

Slide 14:Interview Questions

Teaching philosophy Learning theories and instructional strategy Subject matter & grade-level expertise Collaboration & team-building Classroom management Strengths and weaknesses Assessment and evaluation Some other questions that you should be prepared to answer are topics that hiring managers surveyed felt were important for candidates to be able to discuss in an interview. In addition to those listed here you should be able to talk about your use of instructional technology, cooperative learning, your experiences with parent-teacher interactions, ability to work with students that have special needs and your level of accountability for your actions and decisions.Some other questions that you should be prepared to answer are topics that hiring managers surveyed felt were important for candidates to be able to discuss in an interview. In addition to those listed here you should be able to talk about your use of instructional technology, cooperative learning, your experiences with parent-teacher interactions, ability to work with students that have special needs and your level of accountability for your actions and decisions.

Slide 15:Teaching Philosophy Question

YES! You have a philosophy Content Methodology Values Classroom management Your philosophy determines your teaching style and behavior. You must be able to clearly state and discuss your teaching philosophy. 94% of hiring managers say it is a big factor in how they evaluate a candidate during the interview and hiring process.You must be able to clearly state and discuss your teaching philosophy. 94% of hiring managers say it is a big factor in how they evaluate a candidate during the interview and hiring process.

Slide 16:Behavioral Based Interviewing

�Tell me about yourself�� �Give me an example of�� �Tell me about a situation�� The best predictor of a candidate�s future performance is his or her past achievements.

Slide 17:Preparation

Practice before the interview Listen to the questions Think before you respond Provide positive information Focus on your successes The purpose of the interview is to evaluate an applicant�s skills, abilities, personality and behavior.

Slide 18:Common Questions

84% of hiring managers feel it is important for candidates to have questions prepared to ask them during the interview process. Interviewing is a two-way street so you need to be fully prepared with articulate questions to ask the hiring managers, but be sure to avoid questions about salary, benefits and what they can do for you until you have an offer on the table!84% of hiring managers feel it is important for candidates to have questions prepared to ask them during the interview process. Interviewing is a two-way street so you need to be fully prepared with articulate questions to ask the hiring managers, but be sure to avoid questions about salary, benefits and what they can do for you until you have an offer on the table!

Slide 19:Interview Follow-up

PURPOSE: Keep in touch Reference conversation Reiterate skills & abilities Reiterate your interest Send a Thank you letter Formal letter Email Personal note 57% of employers feel it is important to receive a thank you letter after an interview and it shapes their opinion of a candidate. Another 28% feel it is somewhat important 57% of employers feel it is important to receive a thank you letter after an interview and it shapes their opinion of a candidate. Another 28% feel it is somewhat important

Slide 20:Interviewing Tips

DO Research school system Know who you will meet Get directions & confirm Arrive early Dress professionally Maintain eye-contact Prepare answers Be a problem solver Focus on skills & abilities Ask thoughtful questions Be positive & enthusiastic Write a thank you note DON�T Be unprepared Chew gum, smoke, tell jokes Evade questions Act like you know it all Talk about social life Job is a stepping stone Talk in generalities Be negative Talk too long Be casual in dress or approach Act desperate Be late, disorganized

Slide 21:Interviewing Tips from Hiring Managers

A person who has presence and can think on his/her feet. Professional dress is important and I do like it if the candidates have done "homework" on our district. I look for the flexibility and problem solving ability in the person and their ability to articulate an understanding of how a child/young adult learns. Calm, engaging personality. When I'm interviewing candidates, I imagine that I am a student and s/he is my teacher, and the interview is the class. The ability to give real life experience answers rather than theoretical responses. Experience working with diverse students. The way they handle themselves - knowing when to be serious, when to be light. Here are quotes from eastern massachusetts hiring managers compiled from our recent Hiring Trends surveyed. We asked �what makes a candidate stand out the most during the interview process� and here are some helpful responses.Here are quotes from eastern massachusetts hiring managers compiled from our recent Hiring Trends surveyed. We asked �what makes a candidate stand out the most during the interview process� and here are some helpful responses.

Slide 22:Interviewing Tips from Hiring Managers

Appropriate resume, appropriate dress for interview (professional suit); concise answers that address question; solid examples of teaching techniques and instructional practices. Technologically literate, knowledgeable of future trends. Their ability to articulate their excitement for the field; and their ability and creativity in meeting the needs of a wide range of learners. Having a candidate look you in the eye when he/she is responding to a question. How the candidate sits and presents him/herself during the interview process. The candidate comes prepared with quality questions (not contract or benefit questions) to ask the interview team and/or administrator. Here are quotes from eastern massachusetts hiring managers compiled from our recent Hiring Trends surveyed. We asked �what makes a candidate stand out the most during the interview process� and here are some helpful responses.Here are quotes from eastern massachusetts hiring managers compiled from our recent Hiring Trends surveyed. We asked �what makes a candidate stand out the most during the interview process� and here are some helpful responses.

Slide 24:Effective Interviewing

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