Job Interview Tips

• Learn about the organization.
• Review your qualifications for the job.
• Review your resume.

Name and Social Security Number
    Provide your complete name and social security number. Also
    include name changes that may appear on credentials & transcripts.

Permanent Address/Telephone
    Provide a permanent address and telephone number at which you can
    always be reached.

Current Address/Telephone
    Provide the address and telephone number(s), including cell phone, at which you can currently
    be reached.

Education/Endorsements/Certifications
    Provide the degree(s) earned, area(s) of study, and institutions from
    which degrees were granted. Provide relevant endorsements and
    certifications and the state from which they were granted.
     
Work Experience
    Provide all work experience relevant to the position with the most recent
    first. Provide your job title, beginning & ending dates, job responsibilities,
    and any unique job experiences. If you are a first year teacher, provide student
    teaching assignments and locations.

Honors and Memberships
    Provide the professional organizations to which you belong. Include
    offices held and responsibilities assigned. Provide all relevant honors
    received.

References
    Provide a minimum of three professional references with title,
    address, and telephone numbers. Experienced teachers are required
    to include their most recent principals and/or supervisors. Beginning
    teachers are required to include student teaching supervisors and
    cooperating teachers.

Other Important things to remember

• Arrive early and alone for the interview.
• Dress appropriately.
• Do not chew gum or smoke.
• Firmly shake the hand of the interviewer.
• Maintain good eye contact.
• Remain polite, attentive, cooperative, and enthusiastic.
• Answer questions completely and concisely.
• Remain positive throughout the interview.
• If a test is required, listen carefully to the instructions.
• Have your resume available.
• Have a list of references available.
• Know your social security number.
• Thank the interviewer and follow up with a thank-you note.