tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64301682685558734882024-03-08T08:45:02.271-08:00Art teacher interview questionswinsanother@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01081077738518642563noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6430168268555873488.post-65723717059967017572018-07-02T21:23:00.001-07:002018-07-02T21:23:12.419-07:0020 Art teacher interview questions and answers pdf ebook<br />
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Art teacher interview questions and answers pdf ebook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In
this post, let me share all of you about top 20 common Art teacher interview
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Can you tell me a little about
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
question seems simple, so many people fail to prepare for it, but it's crucial.
Here's the deal: Don't give your complete employment (or personal) history.
Instead give a pitch—one that’s concise and compelling and that shows exactly
why you’re the right fit for the job. Start off with the 2-3 specific
accomplishments or experiences that you most want the interviewer to know
about, then wrap up talking about how that prior experience has positioned you
for this specific role.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What can you bring to our school
that makes you unique?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
question is pretty straight forward, and the perfect opportunity for you to
really let your unique qualities shine. Talk about activities you’ve participated
in or passions you have that can easily translate into teachable moments and
classroom activities that fall outside the usual curriculum that is currently
being enacted. Don’t criticize what they’re doing, but explain how what you’re
bringing will augment and compliment what they’ve already got in place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What frustrates you the most in a
classroom?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
question allows your interviewers to get to know what it takes to ruffle your
feathers and how you’ll behave when faced with that situation. Find a situation
that is fairly common for all teachers and then explain how you’ve dealt with
that frustration. Remember, you want to focus on positive aspects of your
teaching style, so if you’re still frustrated with a situation and haven’t
figured out how to work around it yet, maybe don’t use that one as your
example.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What is your teaching philosophy?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Everyone
will have a unique answer to this question as everyone’s experiences with
education, experience, and own personal history will determine how they’ve
shaped their own philosophy. What drives you to teach? What is your approach to
teaching and what guides you and how you run your classroom? Take time before
you get into the interview to really focus on what your philosophy is and how
you apply it every day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Describe your discipline
philosophy.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">You
use lots of positive reinforcement. You are firm, but you don't yell. You have
appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior. You have your classroom
rules posted clearly on the walls. You set common routines that students
follow. You adhere to the school's discipline guidelines. Also, emphasize that
you suspect discipline problems will be minimal because your lessons are very
interesting and engaging to students. Don't tell the interviewer that you “send
kids to the principal's office” whenever there is a problem. You should be able
to handle most discipline problems on your own. Only students who have
committed very serious behavior problems should be sent to the office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What personality traits do teachers
need to be successful?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
question evaluates a candidate’s ability to asses the role and determine what
is required for success. This will allow the candidate to assess their own
requirements as well as those required by the administration. “I think that
teachers need to have patience, flexibility, and self-discipline to be
successful. Teaching can be difficult and frustrating, but it is extremely
rewarding and it takes a certain type of individual to excel. Teachers have to
consider state/local testing objectives when creating lesson plans while making
sure that students are able to master the subject material beyond what is going
to be on a test. Students also have different methods of learning and a teacher
must be able to adapt their lessons to ensure that all students are engaged and
able to learn the material.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">How do you approach discipline and
what role does it play in learning?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Teachers
routinely deal with discipline issues in the course of their daily activities.
It is extremely important for a candidate to explain how they view discipline
and what role it plays in the classroom. Discipline is an important part of
maintaining an effective learning environment and largely depends on teaching
style, age of students, and district policies. “I believe that discipline is an
important part of the learning process. I approach it by clearly explaining
what is expected and what the limits are in my syllabus as well as my initial
class orientation. Discipline is the foundation of respect in the classroom and
accountability from the students. In my experience, students do not respond
well to forceful discipline. They want a framework where they agree to the
rules, are respected as individuals, and are held accountable for their
decisions and actions.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Why Should We Hire You?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
is another incredibly common question and it gives you a great opportunity to
stand out from the crowd and really show the hiring manager how you can help
the company.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
key thing to remember here is: be specific.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Leverage
your company research and the job description to find exactly why the company
is hiring someone for this position. What problem/pain points does the new hire
have to solve? You need to show that you are the perfect candidate that can
solve those problems/pain points.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We
have written an in depth blog post on why should we hire you here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Show the hiring manager that you are uniquely suited to filling this position.
Be the candidate that solves their “problems“.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Show you know some significant details about the company and their general
practices because you have researched the firm and are prepared.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tell a “success story” that highlights how you have the ‘qualities’ needed to
fill their specific needs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t get discouraged if the hiring manager mentions that “they have lots of
very well qualified candidates…” before they lead into this question. (It’s a
common “lead in”)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t be too modest. This is your chance to shine. Make it count.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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On the flip side don’t go too overboard and sound too arrogant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t be “wishy-washy” or too general with your answer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Don’t
answer with “why” you want the job. Answer with “why you are the perfect fit”
for the job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What Is Your Greatest Strength?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
is a fairly straight forward question to handle. Talk about a “strength” that
you know the company puts a lot of value in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We
have written an in depth blog post over at: What are your strengths and
weaknesses?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Grab hold of the opportunity this question gives you. This question really lets
you guide the interview where you want it to go. This your chance to relate
your most impressive success story, so take advantage!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Highlight a strength that is crucial to the position. (As I mentioned earlier)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Find out from your company research and from the job description what strengths
the company puts a lot of stock into.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t make claims that you can’t illustrate with a brief example or fact.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t be overly modest but don’t claim to be Superman or Superwoman either.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t name a strength that is irrelevant to the job at hand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What Is Your Greatest Weakness?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
classic question freaks people out but it shouldn’t. As long as you pick a
weakness that isn’t a key competency for the job and you show that you have
taken steps to “work on it”, you will be fine. Don’t try and sidestep this
question.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For
a more thorough look at the what is your greatest weakness question click here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Show that you are aware of your weakness and what you have done to overcome it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Show that you are “self-aware” and that you have the ability to take steps to
improve yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t you DARE answer with the cliche “I’m a perfectionist” answer or any other
such answer that the hiring manager can see right through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t highlight a weakness that is a core competency of the job. (Know the job
description “inside and out”.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t dodge this question.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To Date, What Professional
Achievement Are You Most Proud of?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Candidates
show up to interviews with a goal of impressing you. So, chances are, that
applicant is armed and ready with a few major accomplishments up her sleeve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Whether
it’s an award, a certification, or a big project that went exceptionally well,
asking the interviewee what in her professional history she’s proudest of will
give you a better sense of where her strengths really lie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Plus,
this question offers the chance for her to expand on something she feels good
about—which can ease her nerves and help to boost her confidence going into the
rest of the interview.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Why Are You Leaving Your Current
Employer?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Here
it is—yet another question that is sure to make every job seeker cringe. Nobody
wants to seem like they’re bad-mouthing a previous boss or employer, which
makes this one tricky for applicants to answer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">However,
posing this question will give you some greater insight into that person’s
professional history—as well as help you to identify any red flags (ahem,
complaining endlessly about his boss, for example) that might indicate that
candidate isn’t the best one for the job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What do you know about the company?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Any
candidate can read and regurgitate the company’s “About” page. So, when
interviewers ask this, they aren't necessarily trying to gauge whether you
understand the mission—they want to know whether you care about it. Start with
one line that shows you understand the company's goals, using a couple key
words and phrases from the website, but then go on to make it personal. Say,
“I’m personally drawn to this mission because…” or “I really believe in this
approach because…” and share a personal example or two.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Why do you want this job?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Again,
companies want to hire people who are passionate about the job, so you should
have a great answer about why you want the position. (And if you don't? You
probably should apply elsewhere.) First, identify a couple of key factors that
make the role a great fit for you (e.g., “I love customer support because I
love the constant human interaction and the satisfaction that comes from
helping someone solve a problem"), then share why you love the company
(e.g., “I’ve always been passionate about education, and I think you guys are
doing great things, so I want to be a part of it”).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Why should we hire you?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
interview question seems forward (not to mention intimidating!), but if you're asked
it, you're in luck: There's no better setup for you to sell yourself and your
skills to the hiring manager. Your job here is to craft an answer that covers
three things: that you can not only do the work, you can deliver great results;
that you'll really fit in with the team and culture; and that you'd be a better
hire than any of the other candidates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Where do you see yourself in five
years?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If
asked this question, be honest and specific about your future goals, but
consider this: A hiring manager wants to know a) if you've set realistic
expectations for your career, b) if you have ambition (a.k.a., this interview
isn't the first time you're considering the question), and c) if the position
aligns with your goals and growth. Your best bet is to think realistically
about where this position could take you and answer along those lines. And if
the position isn’t necessarily a one-way ticket to your aspirations? It’s OK to
say that you’re not quite sure what the future holds, but that you see this experience
playing an important role in helping you make that decision.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Why was there a gap in your
employment?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If
you were unemployed for a period of time, be direct and to the point about what
you’ve been up to (and hopefully, that’s a litany of impressive volunteer and
other mind-enriching activities, like blogging or taking classes). Then, steer
the conversation toward how you will do the job and contribute to the
organization: “I decided to take a break at the time, but today I’m ready to
contribute to this organization in the following ways.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What would your first 30, 60, or 90
days look like in this role?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Start
by explaining what you'd need to do to get ramped up. What information would
you need? What parts of the company would you need to familiarize yourself
with? What other employees would you want to sit down with? Next, choose a
couple of areas where you think you can make meaningful contributions right
away. (e.g., “I think a great starter project would be diving into your email
marketing campaigns and setting up a tracking system for them.”) Sure, if you
get the job, you (or your new employer) might decide there’s a better starting
place, but having an answer prepared will show the interviewer where you can
add immediate impact—and that you’re excited to get started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What are your salary requirements?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
#1 rule of answering this question is doing your research on what you should be
paid by using sites like Payscale and Glassdoor. You’ll likely come up with a
range, and we recommend stating the highest number in that range that applies,
based on your experience, education, and skills. Then, make sure the hiring
manager knows that you're flexible. You're communicating that you know your
skills are valuable, but that you want the job and are willing to negotiate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Do You Have Any Questions For Me?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Around
75 percent of job seekers will say “Nope, I think that’s everything” to this
question.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Terrible
response.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
question gives you a fantastic opportunity to stand out from the crowd and show
your knowledge and passion for the company or organization you are interviewing
for. Always have a few questions prepared and have one based around something
you found during your company research phase. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Focus your questions on the company and what you can do for them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ask about something you’ve discovered in your company research. This will show
your passion and knowledge of the company.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ask if there is any reason the hiring manager wouldn’t hire you. (This can be a
little daunting to ask BUT can really pay off. It allows you to address
something they may be thinking in their head but haven’t brought up.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Never say “No, I think I’m good.” Always have questions ready!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t focus your questions on yourself and what you can get from them. (i.e.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t ask questions that you could easily find the answer to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t ask about time off and benefits too early in the process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don’t ask how soon you can start applying for other positions in the company.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="VI" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: VI; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">II. </span></b><b><span lang="VI" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Art teacher job interview tips</span></b><b><span lang="VI" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: VI; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1.
Conduct research on the employer, hiring manager, and job opportunity</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Success
in a job interview starts with a solid foundation of knowledge on the
jobseeker’s part. You should understand the employer, the requirements of the
job, and the background of the person (or people) interviewing you. The more
research you conduct, the more you’ll understand the employer, and the better
you’ll be able to answer interview questions. Scour the organization’s website
and other published materials, search engines, research tools, and ask
questions about the company in your network of contacts. Learn more about job
search job interview researching here.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2.
Review common interview questions and prepare your responses</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Another
key to interview success is preparing responses to expected interview
questions. First, ask the hiring manager as to the type of interview to expect.
Will it be one-on-one or in a group? Will it be with one person, or will you
meet several members of the organization? Your goal is to try to determine what
you’ll be asked and to compose detailed yet concise responses that focus on
specific examples and accomplishments. A good tool for remembering your
responses is to put them into a story form that you can tell in the interview.
No need to memorize responses (in fact, it’s best not to), but do develop
talking points. There are excellent tools available to help you with interview
questions and responses. Also, consider using the STAR Interviewing Technique.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">3. Dress for Success</span></b><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Plan out a wardrobe that fits the organization
and its culture, striving for the most professional appearance you can
accomplish. Remember that it’s always better to be overdressed than under” and
to wear clothing that fits and is clean and pressed. Keep accessories and
jewelry to a minimum. Try not to smoke or eat right before the interview” and
if possible, brush your teeth or use mouthwash.</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">4. Arrive on Time, Relaxed and Prepared for
the Interview</span></b><br />
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<span style="background: white;">There is no excuse ever for arriving late to an
interview. Short of a disaster, strive to arrive about 15 minutes before your
scheduled interview to complete additional paperwork and allow yourself time to
get settled. Arriving a bit early is also a chance to observe the dynamics of
the workplace.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">The day before the interview, pack up extra
copies of your resume or CV and reference list. If you have a portfolio or
samples of your work, bring those along too. Finally, remember to pack several
pens and a pad of paper to jot notes. Finally, as you get to the offices, shut
off your cell phone. (And if you were chewing gum, get rid of it.)</span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white;">5. Take evidence of your achievements</span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">Any sales person who’s interviewed will wax
lyrical about their career achievements. But not everyone will take evidence of
this to the interview. Although you’ll want to be careful not to take any
information along that is confidential to your existing or previous employers
(as this implies carelessness), you could take along sales league tables,
references or payslips if they’re appropriate.</span><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6. Focus more on what
you can do for the company, rather than what they can do for you</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At the beginning of the
job interview process, someone has to assume the role of the seller, and
someone has to be the buyer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You're the seller at
this early stage of the process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As the interview
progresses you will eventually be asked: Do you have any questions for us?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s a bad idea to say,
no, I can’t think of anything. It’s also a bad idea to have a grocery list of
interview questions a mile long.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7. Make
Good First Impressions</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">A cardinal rule of interviewing is to be polite
and offer warm greetings to everyone you meet” from the parking attendant to
the receptionist to the hiring manager. Employers often are curious how job
applicants treat staff members” and your job offer could easily be derailed if
you’re rude or arrogant to any of the staff. When it’s time for the interview,
keep in mind that first impressions” the impression interviewers get in the
first few seconds of meeting you” can make or break an interview. Make a strong
first impression by dressing well, arriving early, and when greeting your
interviewer, stand, smile, make eye contact, and offer a firm“ but not
bone-crushing“ handshake. Remember that having a positive attitude and
expressing enthusiasm for the job and employer are vital in the initial stages
of the interview; studies show that hiring managers make critical decisions
about job applicants in the first 20 minutes of the interview.</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8. Prep your greatest stories in
advance.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It's hard to think of
amazing stories on the fly. So think ahead and prepare your most impactful
stories of on-the-job success. What kind of stories, you might ask?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Write down eight
to 10 stories that sum up your experience. People are so much more natural when
they're in storytelling mode Think about CAR: challenge, action, result. What
was the challenge that the business was facing? What was the action you
specifically took? What was the result of it?" That's Katie's advice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Try telling these
stories to friends and family in a practice session so you're even more
natural. You'll feel confident and ready to showcase your most awesome
successes when you walk in the door.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">9. Bring examples of your work<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use the power of the
printed word to your advantage. As an executive recruiter, I can’t tell you the
number of times I’ve been called by a hiring manager after an interview, and
told how impressed they were with one of my candidates who brought examples of
their work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most job seekers fail to
do this in preparing for a job interview. This one job interview tip alone will
set you apart from other candidates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Idea: Some job seekers
bring a copy of their most recent written evaluation to the interview.
Obviously, you should only do this if your evaluation is outstanding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The power of the printed
word applies here as well. If you share your strengths with your interviewers,
it's duly noted. If one of your bosses said those same things about you...it's
gospel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Another great example of
your work is any chart or graph that illustrates specifically how you saved the
company time or money...or how you made the company money.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Always couch your
examples with the following line of logic:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">+ This was the problem
or situation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">+ Here are the things I
specifically did to resolve it<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">+ As a result of these
actions, this was the measurable result<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10. Remember the
Importance of Body Language</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While the content of
your interview responses is paramount, poor body language can be a distraction
at best” or a reason not to hire you at worst. Effective forms of body language
include smiling, eye contact, solid posture, active listening, and nodding.
Detrimental forms of body language include slouching, looking off in the
distance, playing with a pen, fidgeting in a chair, brushing back your hair,
touching your face, chewing gum, or mumbling. Read more about perfecting your
body language in our article, The Unspoken Secrets of Job Interviewing: How
Your Nonverbal Presentation and Behaviors Impact the Impression You Make.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">11. Ask insightful
questions</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Studies continually show
that employers make a judgment about an applicant’s interest in the job by
whether or not the interviewee asks questions. Thus, even if the hiring manager
was thorough in his or her discussions about the job opening and what is
expected, you must ask a few questions. This shows that you have done your
research and that you are curious. The smart jobseeker prepares questions to
ask days before the interview, adding any additional queries that might arise
from the interview. For an idea of questions you could ask at the interview,
see our article, Questions You Can Ask at the Job Interview, as well as our
article, Make a Lasting Impression at Job Interviews Using Questions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">12. Sell yourself and
then close the deal</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The most qualified
applicant is not always the one who is hired; the winning candidate is often
the jobseeker who does the best job responding to interview questions and
showcasing his or her fit with the job, department, and organization. Some
liken the job interview to a sales call. You are the salesperson” and the
product you are selling to the employer is your ability to fill the
organization’s needs, solve its problems, propel its success.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Finally, as the
interview winds down, ask about the next steps in the process and the timetable
in which the employer expects to use to make a decision about the position.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white;">13. Thank Interviewer(s) in Person, by Email,
or Postal Mail.</span></b><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Common courtesy and politeness go far in
interviewing; thus, the importance of thanking each person who interviews you
should come as no surprise. Start the process while at the interview, thanking
each person who interviewed you before you leave. Writing thank-you emails and
notes shortly after the interview will not get you the job offer, but doing so
will certainly give you an edge over any of the other finalists who didn’t
bother to send thank-you notes.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">14. Follow Up Afterwards</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Don't let your interview
be the last they hear from you. If you follow up afterwards, you'll help them
remember who you are, and make sure your resume doesn't fall into the abyss of
the forgotten. Send a thank you note after your interview, and a short email
later on to check in if you haven't heard back. Take into account how you've
been communicating with them so far, though, as different modes of
communication may be more beneficial. If you have a follow up interview, be
sure to nail that too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">15. If You Don't Get
Hired, Find Out Why</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Not every interview will
be a winner, sadly, even if you do everything right. If you don't get hired,
the best thing you can do is find out why and apply that knowledge to your next
round of interviews. Look back on your interview and think about what you could
have done better, whether it's avoiding the "overqualification" trap
or just simply using better grammar. There are any number of reasons someone
might not hire you, and all you can do is use this round as practice for your
next interview.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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