By Laura Kulm

1. What are Administrators Really Looking for in an Interview? NEA Student Connections Conference (Nov. 6-8, 2009) Presented by: Danny L. Weeks

2. RANDOM INFORMATION

3. Fast growing states: Southern and Western: Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Georgia Midwest – steady Northeast – decline Teachers who are geographically mobile and who obtain licensure in more than one subject have advantages over others. Content areas most available include mathematics, science, bilingual education and foreign languages Job opportunities are more abundant in inner cities (high demand) and rural areas (due to lack of resources)

4. “FAVORABLE”Where Would You Like to Work? Time to do your homework!!

5. YOUR PROFESSION SHOULD BE A REFLECTION OF YOUR VALUES Urban / Suburban / Rural School environment Lifestyle match

6. Where you can find more information Chamber of Commerce Visitors Bureau State / System / School websites Do not box yourself into any preconceived ideas. Where you live Where you went to school Where you student taught

7. In the interview your answers to questions asked should reflect that you know about the job you have applied for. You need to persuade the employer that you are “the” fit for their needs.

8. Research the Hiring Process HOW? WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE?

10. Getting Prepared for the Interview First Impression is a Lasting Impression What does your first impression say about you? Is it what you want said?

11. Telephones Making Calls: Get directions Find out who you are seeing Get information Be courteous Leave messages Be patient VOICE: smile Receiving Calls: Clean up voice mails Ring tones Roommate issues Return calls promptly Do not be a nuisance

12. Times and Locations On time is not “on time” Be 15 minutes early just incase they are ahead of schedule Cancel your appointment instead of being late Know where you are going and who you are to meet Building, floor, name of person(s) Be courteous to everyone

13. Attire (common sense) MEN Suit: 2-pieced matched, conservative colors & fabrics, and tie Shirt: long-sleeved, white, light blue, or conservative strips Socks: dark, no skin Shoes: leather, business Belt: matches shoes Facial Hair: well groomed Jewelry: conservative Detailed: clean, well-pressed, tacking, tags No Odors WOMEN Suit: 2-pieced matched, conservative colors & fabrics, avoid extremes Skirt: appropriate length Shirts/Sweaters: under suit jacket, don’t attract viewers Jewelry: conservative Cosmetics: conservative make-up, nail color, length Shoes: style & height Purse/Bag: small, coordinated No Odors

14. Reminder for Everyone Hair: neat & clean Shoes: polished, not worn Details: buttons, lint, tags, stitching Hands: clean, nails Fit: clean, neat, fitting Smell: perfumes, cologne, no odors Pad folio: preferred to briefcase Tattoos & piercings Know expectations

16. Be attentive

17. Ask to repeat questions you do not understand

18. Talk to everyone

19. Bring pad to take notes

20. Smile

21. Do not dominate

25. Flexibility

26. Team environment

28. Vision & Goals

30. Nothing you cannot easily research

31. Ask some questions

32. Can you tell me about …

33. Visit schools (possibly)Reflect your research with that school/district Values Reputation

34. Thank you and Follow-UpandWhat if…

35. Thank you & Follow-up Leave gracefully Don’t be demanding Send: handwritten notes Timely fashion Correct names and spelling You were offered the job today? Ask time to consider it unless it is the perfect job for you Time to consider: weekend or 2-3 days Know their process What if . . .

36. If you have “the one” perfect job opportunity,practice somewhere else first!!

37. THANK YOU! Any Questions?? PowerPoint will be posted on _______. Handouts: Interview do’s and don’ts, list of possible questions asked at interviews