Preparing Your Self for Your Next
Career Position
Dr. Vincent
Coppola
Educational Leadership Consultant - Western New York
Educational Service Council
State University of New York at
Buffalo
Baldy Hall
Buffalo, New York 14260
U.S.A.
Phase 3 - The Interview
a. Interview
1. Arrive 15-30 minutes early.
2. Dress conservatively ( a picture is worth a thousand
words).
Men: Dark blue suits, white shirt ( straight collars
), polished shoes, spend money on a more expensive tie.
Women Business suit is the norm but lighter colored
clothing during the warm Summer months makes a nice appearance.
Jewelry must be worn with discretion.
3. If you plan to bring a portfolio or supporting documents,
share them after the interview or when an appropriate question is
asked that may pertain to your documents.
4. Don't bring bottled water with you. Hopefully, it will be
provided for you.
5. If you need to bring something in the room, bring a small
notebook and a pen.
6. Make eye contact with entire focus group.
7. When entering the room, shake hands with all those on
interview team.
8. Try to remember names--some will have nameplates in front of
them.
b. Interview Questions--Be prepared for obvious questions.
1. Why do you want this job?
2. Why did you select this district?
3. What are your accomplishments or what are you most proud of
in terms of your accomplishments?
4. How would you assess your strengths and areas of
concern?
5. Tell us about yourself ( don't review your resume ).
6. What do you look for when observing teachers?
7. What do you know about our district?
8. Do you believe in retention of students?
9. Anticipate what other questions may be asked.
10. Other Reminders
a. Listen carefully to each question so that you don't have
to ask constantly - "Would you please repeat the question?"
b. Answer the question!
c. Do not denigrate your current employer.
d. Be prepared to meet poor interviewers.
e. This is not a life and death situation--no one wants to
lose but you will survive to compete anther day.
f. Watch out for distracting mannerisms.
g. Candidates who appear to be arrogant, patronizing and
condescending are done before they get started.
h. Sit up -- lean forward - be business like but personable
and friendly.
i. Avoid war stories.
j. Be careful about being a name dropper.
k.Self - deprecating humor can break the tension.
l. Display passion and enthusiasm throughout the
interview.
m. Avoid the pronoun " I. " Use "We. "
n. Whatever you do, don't spend time telling your
interviewers that their test scores are dismal and their facilities
are falling apart. Let them know what you can bring to the district
and how you can help them build on their previous success.
o. Be prepared to ask two or three questions or make a final
statement.
p. Write personal thank you notes following the interview.
Preparation for Your Next Career Position - Phase 3
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Shouldice said – Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:33:21 -0000 ( Link )
again some great advice. This lesson will certainly help people prepare for their next interview: it may not be for a job but maybe a scholarship or grant or school entrance. The knowledge here is fully transferable. Heck I should have followed it when I met my fiancee’s dad.
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