Re: job fair interview question
Posted by Sally on 10/20/09

There is quite a few articles regarding job fairs and tons
of free information about job search, interview, resumes,
everything. It is located at

http://www.resumes-for-teachers.com

This may help,

Sally


On 5/02/09, fb wrote:
> On 4/21/09, led wrote:
>> Personally, I think they should be looking for pedagogical
>> effectiveness and whether or you know your subjects.
>> If you had
>> to choose, would you want an attorney who cultivates nice
>> relationships or would you want one who knows the law and knows
>> how to play the game of the adversarial situation? Would you
>> want a physician who was hired primarily because he or she is a
>> good team player or because he or she knows how to fix things?
>>
>> Getting hired takes one set of values. Teaching well takes
>> another set. What education desperately needs is not
>> necessarily what it wants.
>
> I think you're right about pedagogical experiences being a key
> factor in hiring teachers.
>
> But I also believe that communication and people skills are an
> equally important part of the equation as well.
>
> You asked: Would you want a physician who was hired primarily
> because he or she is a good team player or because he or she
> knows how to fix things?
>
> My answer: Of course I want a physician who can fix my
> ailments! That IS the most important factor in choosing a
> physician. But that is still only one part of the equation. I
> also want a physician with a good bedside manner, who treats me
> in a caring, compassionate way. I want a physician who can
> communicate with me in a way I can understand. And so on...
>
> Same thing applies to teachers. Pedagogy is important. But it
> isn't enough on it's own. If you have great pedagogical skills,
> but can't deal with parents and administrators, are you REALLY
> the best person for the job?
>
> Just my thoughts.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• job fair interview question, 4/18/09, by anon job seeker.
• Re: job fair interview question, 4/20/09, by mandy.
• Re: job fair interview question, 4/21/09, by Tired teacher.
• Re: job fair interview question, 4/21/09, by Mister M.
• Re: job fair interview question, 4/21/09, by led.
• Re: job fair interview question, 4/23/09, by mandy.
• Re: job fair interview question, 4/26/09, by Tired teacher.
• Re: job fair interview question, 5/02/09, by fb.
• Re: job fair interview question, 5/02/09, by fb.
• Re: job fair interview question, 10/20/09, by Sally.