Preparing for an Interview

  • Know what you are interviewing for.
  • Be sure you can articulate why you have chosen to interview for that position.
  • If the interview is for a specific school, if possible take the time to drive to the community. If not, try to get information about the school.
  • Practice, Practice, Practice
  • Be very clear about your philosophy of education; the principles upon which you build your pedagogy. Anticipate questions/think about categories, for example, discipline, inclusion or multi-culturalism.
  • Read essential documents, for example: curriculum and policy documents.
  • Know what the current initiatives are within the Boards.
  • Have a brief but informative resume to leave with the interview team.
  • Ask if the interview team would like you to bring anything or if you should you prepare in any specific way.
  • Know your strengths and areas requiring further growth.
  • Be prepared to describe your computer literacy.