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pre interview school visit re administration officer

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ojojoj1 · 18/04/2015 18:56

Hi

I have a job interview for high school office admin job next week but before the interview I was asked to attend the unofficial school visit and as I never been to one before I would like to ask a few questions.

  1. What to wear on a school visit?- a suit or maybe more casual- I am thinking work dress
  2. What to expect from such visit ? Will I just be shown how the office operates on usual school day or will I be asked any questions by Head Teacher?
  3. What to ask if I have an opportunity to make a good impression
I have been out of work for 3 years now and my self confidence reached rock bottom any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you
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TheDailyWail · 19/04/2015 21:18

I went for a job where I visited the school before the interview. I would go in business dress. I got shown around. I would prove that I havd researched the job. Look at the Ofsted report, any newsletters about what they have done recently.

Good luck!

ojojoj1 · 20/04/2015 19:40

thanks TheDailyWail

It wasn't actually that bad I expected to be stressed out of my brain.
Now all I need is to prepare for the interview, any tips?
I have researched school reports read latest newsletter but still cant really think about questions to ask, I was told about the size of the team and about working environment on the tour so would career progression be appropriate question?

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TheDailyWail · 20/04/2015 20:28

Yes that would be good. My favourite question to ask is what will be my key performance indicators/ how will I know If I am successful in my job role? What is the school's main focus? Attendance etc.
When I went for a job in a school I was up against 2 other people. 1 worked in another school and the other was an internal applicant - I thought I had no chance! (I got the job)

Okay so get some examples together and rehearse talking about them;
Working as a team
Keeping to deadlines
Multitasking
Managing a successful project
Really important - smile and nod and really be passionate about the role.
good luck! let me know how you got on. Smile

ojojoj1 · 20/04/2015 22:08

SmileThank you very much I will let you know I am against 11 candidates so it will be tough but still you just improved my chances thanks

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