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Teacher Hiring is Frozen in Some Districts

We can’t get through the day with0ut hearing about the economy.  Well, the bad economy has impacted education, specifically teacher hiring.  In some districts, hiring has been frozen. This weekend I spoke with a principal who said his hands are … Continue reading

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Applying for a Teacher Position in an Unfamiliar School? Be Prepared.

If offered an interview at an unfamiliar school understand that you are already at a disadvantage. You may not be as knowledgeable about the school as another job candidate that student taught there. In Road to Teaching, I offer strategies to … Continue reading

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The 101 on Attending a Teacher Job Fair

Hundreds of aspiring, beginning, and RIF’d teachers attended a local teacher job fair.  There was a line of teachers that streched around the block to enter this job fair.  It was record attendance!  “Hiring” principals were ready to greet each perspective candidate … Continue reading

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Interview Tips for Beginning Teachers | eHow.com

Road to Teaching is highlighted as a resource in the eHow article below.  Help continue to grow the web’s largest collection of teacher interview questions by sending in your interview questions to eric@road2teaching.com! Interview Tips for Beginning Teachers | eHow.com.

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Put the F** Word Back into Teaching and Get Noticed

Student teachers have FUN.  When planning your curriculum, imagine yourself as that student.  Would this be a lesson that you would be interesting and engaging?  If the answer is no, then inject some FUN and be a little silly.  It’s … Continue reading

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Administrators Turn to Behavior-Based Interview Questions

I just returned from a workshop that taught school administrators how to use behavior-based interview (BBI) question to hire quality teachers.  The basic idea behind BBI is that the candidate’s past behavior will be the best indicator for future behavior.  BBI has … Continue reading

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5 Tips on How to Master the Phone Interview

Below are 5 tips from Hubpages on How to Master the Phone Interview.  Check out the link to learn more. #1: Be Available #2: No Cell Phones #3: Research Company #4: Be Prepared #5: Put Your Best “Phone Voice” Forward … Continue reading

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5 Tips on How to Master the Phone Interview

Below are 5 tips from Hubpages on How to Master the Phone Interview.  Check out the link to learn more. #1: Be Available #2: No Cell Phones #3: Research Company #4: Be Prepared #5: Put Your Best “Phone Voice” Forward … Continue reading

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Differentiate Yourself through Education

As mentioned in the previous post, how do you, as a student teacher, stand out from other job seekers? Imagine you are the hiring principal.  You have an open high school Social Studies position and you have narrowed down to … Continue reading

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Is There a Teacher Shortage?

From visiting student teacher chatrooms and speaking with student teachers, I understand that currently there is a significant challenge to find teaching jobs.  Yet, I also read and hear there is a shortage of teachers.  What does this all mean?  I see this … Continue reading

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