Re: Please help,need interview advise

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On 9/17/10, Amy wrote:
> I have been through 6 interviews in the last yr. and a
> half, and no job. Would it me profession/acceptable to ask
> the most recent principal, where I am lacking or ask her
> for any advise on my interviewing skills? I am dying to
> know why I am not getting hired. I know it's competitive,
> but I have a Master's Degree and 2 yrs. teaching
> experience. I can't pondering over why I am not getting
> hired. Please Help

You could certainly try to ask - I admire your interest.
You'd likely do best to call and ask 'what might I do to
further myself in the field? I have an MA degree - is it my
experience that's lacking? Please - be honest with me."

It's worth a try but often you'll just get a "we had many
qualified candidates" response. And what they won't say is -
and someone who was closely related to a member of the school
board' or 'the school psychologist's niece was among the
applicants'.

If you really want advice on your interview skills, I'm sure
you could find in your circle of friends or family someone
who teaches somewhere or who has hired someone for a job. Ask
that person(s) to do a mock interview with you and ask them
for their input and feedback.

You've got several typos in this post - kindly said, I'm sure
they're typos and we're not all perfect typists but you might
want to be sure to always ask someone to go over your resume
and cover letter for typos. Principals sit at interviews
holding your resume - we don't want them to notice typos as
they interview you.

Much good luck to you - I'm sure something will break for you
soon!
 

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