Looking for a new job may be a tiresome experience, even when we have been looking forward to a new opportunity or to making progress in our career path. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the prospect of the big day? Below you will find some important aspects to keep in mind, although they are quite often neglected.
1. Get ready for the interview.
2. Show up 10 minutes before the arranged time.
3. Always bring a copy of your resume.
4. Observe their dress code or a reasonable one.
5. Do not use your cell phone during the interview.
6. Make eye-contact with your interviewer.
7. Do not criticize your former employer.
8. Do not tell the interviewer that you really need the job and the money.
9. Be ready to explain how the company will benefit if they hire you.
10. Prepare a model class should you be asked to give one.
Is that all? not exactly. Whenever I have been in charge of evaluating applicants for a teaching position, I could see that some of them had a tendency to replicate the teaching model they were used to. Furthermore, they used the same slides, a grammar-centered approach and examples related to themselves. They did not have any information about the students’ profile, education, age and interests to name some; the kind of courses that the institution offered, even the technology that was available. In a word, they hardly did any research about the institution they wanted to work for, not to mention the position. On the other hand, some of them mentioned personal issues such as how much they needed the money or that they wanted to have additional income. We all work for money, up to a certain extent, but it should not look like our top priority.
Once you got the job, your homework is not done yet: it is the beginning of a new phase in your working life, so you have to be ready to undo some routines and embrace new ones; such as working in teams and participating in the training programs.
By keeping these remarks in mind you will show that you are really suitable for the institution and for the position.
And now your turn:
Have you ever made a mistake in the course of a job interview?
Did you find the job you were looking forward to?
We will be expecting your comments, suggestions and/or tips regarding this topic.
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Good article!
I really loved the article! The tips are useful not only for a teaching job, they are useful in general.
My favorite tip was number 1, we ALWAYS have to be ready for any questions they may ask us.
Great post!
Thank you for your insight, Liz! Glad to know that you can apply the tips to other job interviews! Regards.ZC
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The interviewers should also prepare for the interview some are reading your CV and not paying attention to what you say. It is also important to call the candidates or email them when not chosen.
You are right, Luis. Nothing more discouraging like the described scenario. Thank you for your valuable reflections on the different issues we post. Regards. ZC
Thank you! ZC
Yes, I have. And I felt terrible after that day! My mistake was to be very nervious when dealing with technologycal tools and they were a big factor to get the job that I wanted. Fortunately, now I have the opportunity to practice with them every day at work so I am sure that next time I will do it much better than the first time.
Sometimes we do need to have such experiences to realize how important it is to keep updated. Keep following us! My next post will be about technology inn the classroom. Thank you for sharing! Regards.ZC
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