Attending the "How to Get a Job in Education" workshop was a meaningful experience that helped me better understand what it takes to stand out as a strong candidate in the teaching profession. The topic is incredibly important to me as I begin transitioning from being a student teacher to pursuing full-time teaching opportunities. The workshop provided clear, practical advice on how to respond to common interview questions using real classroom experiences, a skill that is crucial for making a lasting impression on hiring panels.
One of the most important things I learned was how to structure interview answers using a beginning, middle, and end. I now understand the importance of starting with why the topic is important, backing it up with examples from my own teaching experience, and ending with a reflection or future application.
This approach will help me communicate clearly and confidently. For example, when asked about how I develop students' literacy skills, I can now speak about the guided reading groups I've led, writing lessons I've taught, and how I assess learning using tools like exit tickets and student work samples. I also learned how to talk about challenges—such as handling student behaviour or when lessons don't go as planned—in a reflective, professional way that highlights my problem-solving and growth mindset.
This approach will help me communicate clearly and confidently. For example, when asked about how I develop students' literacy skills, I can now speak about the guided reading groups I've led, writing lessons I've taught, and how I assess learning using tools like exit tickets and student work samples. I also learned how to talk about challenges—such as handling student behaviour or when lessons don't go as planned—in a reflective, professional way that highlights my problem-solving and growth mindset.
What made this learning particularly meaningful was how relevant it felt to my current stage as a beginning teacher. It reminded me to keep track of key teaching moments so I can draw on them in interviews. It also emphasized the importance of knowing my students—understanding their needs, especially those with IEPs, and how to provide equitable learning opportunities for all. These are not just interview questions; they are the heart of what it means to be a thoughtful, inclusive educator.
Moving forward, I will apply this learning by preparing a bank of stories from my
teaching experiences that align with key themes like assessment, equity, classroom management, and collaboration. I will also research schools before interviews, ask thoughtful questions, and be ready to share how I can contribute beyond the classroom—whether through sports, clubs, or
committees. Overall, the workshop gave me valuable tools to present myself professionally, reflectively, and authentically in interviews, making it a significant step in my journey toward becoming a full-time teacher.
teaching experiences that align with key themes like assessment, equity, classroom management, and collaboration. I will also research schools before interviews, ask thoughtful questions, and be ready to share how I can contribute beyond the classroom—whether through sports, clubs, or
committees. Overall, the workshop gave me valuable tools to present myself professionally, reflectively, and authentically in interviews, making it a significant step in my journey toward becoming a full-time teacher.
Courtesy of Kassandra@NUO
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