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  Job interviews. A necessary evil. Most candidates break out in a cold sweat at the mere thought. How do I prepare? What are they going to ask me? What should I ask them? Those are just a few of the questions that run through the mind of the average interviewee.   Whilst we can’t prepare you for every eventuality, we can give you the low-down that’ll help tip the balance in your favor. We surveyed more than 500 professionals involved in the hiring process to determine which job interview questions they ask most often.   We also asked them about what they expect candidates to ask them. And because we wanted to look at the lighter side of interviews, we asked about their most weird and wonderful questions and experiences too.   But we didn’t stop there. To get some perspective from both sides of the interview desk, we asked the same questions of 1000+ American workers about their experiences as job candidates. To put it in “corporate speak” you could say we did a 360 ...

Interviews are exciting. Stressful, but exciting. Whether you are interviewing for your first teaching position, heading back into the classroom after time away, or looking for a new challenge in a different district or grade level, preparing for your interview is key. By having a clear idea of how you might respond to some of the most common teacher interview questions before you get in front of your future principal, you’re far more likely to appear professional and feel confident. We’ve compiled a list of not only the questions you’d have most likely been asked before COVID-19, but also some of the new questions school districts have added to their interview repertoires. Spend a bit of time thinking about how you’d answer each of the questions below, and you’ll be ready to nail that interview! 1. Why did you decide to become a teacher? It seems trite and like a softball question, but don’t let that fool you. Most administrators are looking for something more than, “I’ve just always...