The Interview ProcessThe Interview Process

Bexar County PREP

The Art of the InterviewThe Art of the Interview

People often worry before an interview that they will…

Consequently, they often appear Consequently, they often appear or sound…or sound…

Nervous

Boastful

Confused

Memorized

Wishy-Washy

BasicsBasics

Conservative/Professional DressConservative/Professional Dress Confident Demeanor - PoiseConfident Demeanor - Poise Language: Grammar, ProfessionalLanguage: Grammar, Professional Body LanguageBody Language PreparedPrepared

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Question TipsQuestion Tips

Prepare – Interview Prepare – Interview OnlyOnly When You are When You are Confident of Your Knowledge BaseConfident of Your Knowledge Base

Think Global – Beyond Classroom or FieldThink Global – Beyond Classroom or Field Think Specific Think Specific BUTBUT Be Concise – Don’t Ramble Be Concise – Don’t Ramble Know the School or District STATSKnow the School or District STATS Be True to Your Beliefs & Speak from the HeartBe True to Your Beliefs & Speak from the Heart Address Job for which You are ApplyingAddress Job for which You are Applying Use Your PortfolioUse Your Portfolio Exude Energy and EnthusiasmExude Energy and Enthusiasm

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Question-FieldQuestion-Field

DisciplineDiscipline STAAR + STAAR EOCSTAAR + STAAR EOC TEKSTEKS Best PracticesBest Practices AssessmentAssessment ParentsParents CommunityCommunity Special EducationSpecial Education Sub-PopulationsSub-Populations Supporting PrincipalSupporting Principal

At-Risk StudentsAt-Risk Students TechnologyTechnology StrengthsStrengths Professional Development – Professional Development –

YoursYours Professional Development – Professional Development –

StudentsStudents Climate and CultureClimate and Culture Learning CommunityLearning Community Your Goals – 5 yearsYour Goals – 5 years

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Final TipsFinal Tips

Drop-off your portfolios with your letter of interest to personnel. Leave instructions if you want them returned.

Practice with a group of friends and some mock questions – or- video tape yourself.

Review your answer possibilities with your principal or assistant principal.

Remember- you are in the spot light. Sell your abilities and knowledge.

Questions?Questions?