A teacher phone interview can be challenging. Your success depends on your ability to present yourself as a competent, professional, warm, and enthusiastic candidate—without being able to see your interviewers!
Schools today often screen candidates by phone before following up with a face-to-face meeting. Schools facing teacher shortages may even use phone interviews as substitutes for in-person interviews.
You can prepare yourself for a successful phone interview by planning ahead and knowing what to expect. Here are some tips to help you nail your next phone interview.
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A teacher phone interview can be challenging. Your success depends on your ability to present yourself as a competent, professional, warm, and enthusiastic candidate—without being able to see your interviewers!
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Schools today often screen candidates by phone before following up with a face-to-face meeting. Schools facing teacher shortages may even use phone interviews as substitutes for in-person interviews.
You can prepare yourself for a successful phone interview by planning ahead and knowing what to expect. Here are some tips to help you nail your next phone interview.
Preparing for the Phone Interview
You may not know exactly what to expect in your first teacher phone interview, but these suggestions can increase your chances for success.
Your interviewer will likely ask questions based on your resume, so have it in front of you with notes or points you can make. Questions about your teaching experience, familiarity with new programs, classroom management skills, and technology are common. Peruse the internet for lists of typical questions so youll be prepared for the interview.
When I interviewed candidates by phone as a principal, I liked to ask about their hobbies and interests besides teaching. Their answers provided a glimpse into their personality and character. So if youre a Big Brother or a champion ballroom dancer or a youth soccer coach, talk about your interests as a way to stand out from other applicants.