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Teaching Interviews: Memorising answers-how to avoid coming across as too rehearsed

There are certain things that our interviewers will want to ask us about at interview. Knowledge of certain aspects of every profession that must be scrutinised at the interview stage - and the teaching profession is no different. You want to be as prepared as possible for your interview but how do you take the answers you have prepared and use them effectively on the day?

Rote learning Vs Information

Rote learning can work fine for a written exam but can be less than ideal in an interview. When y…

Jul 4, 2021 09:49am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Interview, #Interview Preparation, #Primary and Post Primary Interviews, #postprimaryteacher, #primaryschoolteacher, #teacher, #primarymockinterview, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #education, #jobapplications, #careercoaching, #permanentjob, #whatcanido, #opportunity & #sellingyourself

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Series: Awkward Interview Questions - Part 5

How do you respond to criticism?

Constructive criticism in the workplace is often delivered by more experienced members of staff who have learned from experience and they are generously providing you with this knowledge in order to help you. The same goes for constructive criticism you may receive from not getting the job you interviewed for. You can learn from these instances to grow as a person and also to get it right the next time you are faced with a similar situation.

Answering the question.…

Jul 2, 2021 08:00am

By Mary Dillon

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Series: Awkward Interview Questions - Part 4

What are your strengths?

It is not always easy to speak about yourself to a stranger. It is especially difficult when that stranger is a potential employer. Do you fear that you will come across as bragging or big-headed if you tell them exactly why you are a great candidate and that you have so much to offer? You should absolutely sing your own praises in an interview! How is your interviewer to know what you have to offer if you don’t tell them?!

Your strengths in a school setting.

The interviewe…

Jul 1, 2021 08:00am

By Mary Dillon

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Series: Awkward Teaching Interview Questions - Part 2

In the second post in my series about the questions that can be difficult to answer in an interview, is one where we are asked to be our own critic.

What are your weaknesses?

You may be wondering why an interviewer is looking for you to reveal weaknesses when surely, they expect only the most confident of responses from a good interviewee. Perhaps you are the one who is reluctant to show any weakness at all in an interview. We are all human; we all have our weaknesses.

Why ask?

Interviewers use this…

Jun 28, 2021 08:00am

By Mary Dillon

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Series: Awkward Teaching Interview Questions - Part 1

It is so gratifying to get that call to interview. All of the hard work you put into your SAF and CV has paid off. You are ready now to go and get that dream teaching job. It is well worth considering how you might answer some of the more complex questions commonly asked at interviews. Let’s start with one of the most difficult to answer; why you left/are leaving your latest position.

Why do you want to leave your current position? Why did you leave your last job?

This can be a tricky one! You are…

Jun 28, 2021 08:00am

By Mary Dillon

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How can I be more confident in interviews?

Interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially the first few! You have been called for interview and you are delighted of course, but the thought of sitting there while you are being asked a barrage of questions can cause you to worry. What can you do to make you feel more confident in interviews? Read on!

Prepare

Preparation is key. If you have never practiced how you would answer possible questions, how are you to know how you might answer on the day? Take the time to practice with a friend of a p…

Jun 27, 2021 06:28pm

By Mary Dillon

Under #Interview, #Confidence, #Interview Preparation, #Primary and Post Primary Interviews, #careercoaching, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #primarymockinterview, #primaryschoolteacher, #postprimaryteacher, #Career, #teacher, #teachers, #education & #jobapplications

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Interview practice – Why should I bring positive energy into the interview room?

Interviews can be daunting but there are ways that you can make them less stressful. Believe it or not, some people enjoy the process! You may think that an interview is something you are beckoned to and that you are under scrutiny. Look at it from a different aspect; this is your chance to shine and you can add to the overall mood and tone of the interview.

Positivity and the teacher

A teacher should be a positive influence in the classroom and also should be a positive, can-do member of the scho…

Jun 27, 2021 06:26pm

By Mary Dillon

Under #Interview, #Job Applications, #Opportunity, #Interview questions, #jobapplications, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #primaryschoolteacher & #primarymockinterview

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Education Specialist: Why becoming a specialist in one specific area is really beneficial

Are you an 'all rounder' teacher? Do you think that you have to be an expert in every subject, in every methodology and in every extra-curricular activity?

Why becoming a specialist in one specific area is a really beneficial thing to do:

1. It makes you the 'go-to’ person for that area: Choosing to become the person on staff who promotes eg. Guided reading, nature studies, or drama techniques, will mean that others will gravitate towards you when they need help.

2. Job Applications: It clearly sho…

Jun 14, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Primary, #Post Primary, #Teacher, #education, #postprimaryteacher & #primaryschoolteacher

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Things you can do to improve your energy and mood in interviews

I wanted to share with you, one massive observation that I'm seeing with many 1-1 interviews with clients recently. That is the effect ENERGY LEVELS have on interviewers and candidates during interviews. Even if you are nervous about interviews, it is important to note what kind of energy you are putting out there. If you convey nervousness and self-doubt, you are sending certain negative signals to the interviewer.

There is a lot you can do to help yourself and your interviewer feel more at ease…

Jun 7, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Interview, #Job Applications, #Opportunity, #careercoaching, #primarymockinterviewpreparation & #primarymockinterview

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Making better applications to Educate Together and Community National Schools

This year, I’m placing a huge amount of focus on helping teachers make better applications to Educate Together and Community National Schools.

Why?

Because their ethos is central to their beliefs and what makes them different.
Because they deserve teachers who are closely aligned with what they stand for.
Because developing an understanding of all religions is a vital element in accepting all pupils and their religious beliefs (or lack of them) and focusing on real diversity and inclusion.

And so… ma…

May 31, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Job Applications, #Career, #SAF, #CV, #jobapplications, #jobs, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #primarymockinterview, #cv, #saf, #primaryschoolteacher, #education & #careercoaching

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Teaching Interviews: Memorising answers-how to avoid coming across as too rehearsed

Rote learning Vs Information

Series: Awkward Interview Questions - Part 5

How do you respond to criticism?

Answering the question.…

Series: Awkward Interview Questions - Part 4

What are your strengths?

Your strengths in a school setting.

Series: Awkward Teaching Interview Questions - Part 2

What are your weaknesses?

Why ask?

Series: Awkward Teaching Interview Questions - Part 1

Why do you want to leave your current position? Why did you leave your last job?

How can I be more confident in interviews?

Prepare

Interview practice – Why should I bring positive energy into the interview room?

Positivity and the teacher

Education Specialist: Why becoming a specialist in one specific area is really beneficial

Why becoming a specialist in one specific area is a really beneficial thing to do:

Things you can do to improve your energy and mood in interviews

Making better applications to Educate Together and Community National Schools

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