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OMG Have interview on Tues for my first ever teaching job

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chewitt · 18/10/2009 22:26

Am bricking it,any advice?

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CeeUnit · 19/10/2009 09:03

Before I left teaching to be SAHM I did a couple interviews. I was successful in my applications but both times was told to be careful of going on too much. It's easy to go overbooard when you are passionate so I would say keep answers to the point and if they want to hear more they will usually ask.

Good luck

chewitt · 19/10/2009 21:31

thank you. I think I may have a tendency to talk crap when nervous. Will button it.

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saadia · 19/10/2009 21:32

good luck - have just started PGCE so can imagine the nerves - and am watching this thread with interest.

Washersaurus · 19/10/2009 21:42

I have my first interview on Thursday to do GTP. I am very very nervous (and slightly pregnant, which doesn't help).

Anyhow, good luck with your interview - I'm sure it will be better than mine

chewitt · 19/10/2009 21:50

Thanks everyone. Am finding calm in choc digestives. Good luck with yours too Washersaurus.

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tethersend · 19/10/2009 21:53

Ask them at the end of the interview-

"Is there anything I haven't covered?"

or

"Would you like to ask anything else?"

And good luck

tethersend · 19/10/2009 21:54

Oh, and if they give you a 'what-would-you-do' scenario, the answer is always "I would follow school policy"

chewitt · 19/10/2009 22:01

Excellent tip. Thank you.

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Waswondering · 19/10/2009 22:04

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chewitt · 19/10/2009 22:05

I like that - ww.

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roisin · 19/10/2009 22:14

The most important thing is your rapport with the pupils/students. What age group?

Hope it goes well for you.

branflake81 · 20/10/2009 14:35

How did it go?

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chewitt · 20/10/2009 21:39

Got the job!!!!

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tethersend · 20/10/2009 21:43

Congratulations!

Washersaurus · 20/10/2009 21:43

Congratulations!

Any tips you care to pass on before I make a total arse of myself at my interview?

Waswondering · 20/10/2009 22:08

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chewitt · 20/10/2009 22:31

Thank you! Am sooo happy! I can't think of any tips! They were v nice, so I relaxed and enjoyed the process - which must have helped!

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CeeUnit · 21/10/2009 08:12

Congratulations

bigchris · 21/10/2009 20:00

wow well done

Washersaurus · 22/10/2009 20:36

Well, I think your good luck rubbed off on me chewitt - I got offered the GTP job... despite some random panic induced wittering during interview

I used the "I would follow school policy" line too, so thank you tethersend.

chewitt · 01/11/2009 22:19

Congratulations Washersaurus!! That's great news. Panic induced wittering must have some merits!

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