Landing the Job: Best Practices for Getting Hired

Landing the Job and More

A few things that stood out to me was first understanding the process of getting hired and what that may look like for the board you are trying to get into. A lot of people may get confused on the whole process and during the workshop we were able to learn a bit more about the whole process. Another thing that stood out to me was how to answer the questions that are being asked during an interview. I think a lot of the time, when people are being interviewed and being asked questions, they want to make sure they get to the point and answer the question; but in fact, it is more than that. It is important when you are answering a question in your interview that your answer be thoughtful but concise. 

On the last day of the conferences, I attended my final workshops and one that stood out to me was called Getting Hired and the Interview- Best Practices. This workshop really stood out to me because as I am at the end of my school journal and getting ready to take the next steps into teaching, going in for interviews can be nerve-wracking. Although the speaker was from the York Public School board, I think the information he gave to us can be useful for any board that you may apply to. 

Something to practice when answering questions is firstly having a short introduction statement to your question. This will help to align your personal beliefs to the question being asked. Once you have stated your introduction, then you can get into the meat of the question which is you're thinking and always make sure to provide specific examples of actions you have done in your experience. To end off the question you should have a short conclusion statement to reiterate your personal values in relation to the question to make your response well-rounded. This workshop really helped me become more prepared when it comes to the interview process, and I feel more confident in myself and my responses.  

 

In conclusion, I think the workshops were a great experience for me as a teacher candidate to expand my knowledge in areas of our own interest. The many workshops all held insightful and useful information in their own ways to support our future as teachers. Being able to reflect on these workshops will help support me in my next steps and in 10 years from now when I can think about all the learning and ideas I have gained these past days. 

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