As
a candidate preparing for a teaching interview, the first question that comes
to mind is “Tell me about yourself”. It may be the most basic question during
interviews but also the most difficult one to answer. Lengthy answers talking
about their demographics and family background are considered to be generic and
boring. So, one should tailor their answers and talk about their skills,
qualifications and philosophies about teaching. Be creative, confident and
answer honestly to questions.
Here
are some tips to help you ace that interview.
1. Make
it personal. The best
way to answer an interview is through a personal approach. You don’t need to
practice a script when answering the question “Tell me about yourself” but
rather be confident. Draw attention to your skills ( TESDA Skills: baking,
dressmaking, arts and crafts, graphics etc.,) community involvement (Volunteer
teacher, Brigada Basa, Reading Programs) and teaching experiences. These are some matters
that will establish your qualifications as a competitive candidate. Bear in
mind that there are hundreds of applicants like you trying to get that teaching
position so this is your chance. Shake that anxiousness away!
2. Be
specific. Panel
interviewers would want to hear specific answers from you, so avoid general
ones. They don’t need sugar coated answers, they need your stand on a matter.
Some questions that may require specific ones are: Salary expectations, working with colleagues
and superiors, extra-curricular activities and job responsibilities.
3. Give
examples. Providing
examples in your answer keeps the panel of interviewers more interested in you.
Be prepared for questions that seeks examples like: “What innovation would you
like to introduce to our school?’ What are some factors that make up a good
teacher/classroom? Give me some instances in the classroom using localization.
How does ICT help in classroom instruction?
4. Research. There are some instances that the
panel would ask you about the Vision-Mission and Core values of the Department
of Education, it is important that you do not only memorize but understand it
as well by heart. It is of course, the governing body of all educators in the
country. Moreover, research about the school you wish to apply for, its
achievements, administrators etc., It would help you to answer why you chose to
apply to that school as well.
Good Luck!
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