I have also been to these kinds of interviews. One interview I went to
was a waste of my time. I overheard the principal telling someone that
she had a person coming in from out of state to interview for the
position. Guess who got the job! You practically have to be related to
or a friend of the person or persons interviewing you in order to get
the job.

On 7/27/09, The Inner Circle wrote:
> Yes, I have heard of this:
>
> At two interview, I have been
>>> told that they are looking for a specific personality
>>> to "match" other team members". Has anyone heard this, or
>>> do I need a personality make-over!?
>
> REASON: IN MOST SCHOOLS, ESPECIALLY SMALL ONES, THERE IS AN INNER
> CIRCLE OF TEACHERS IN EACH WHO HAS BEEN WORKING IN THE SCHOOL FOR
> YEARS, THESE TEACHERS ARE USUALLY LOCALS WHO GOT THEIR JOBS THRU
> CONNECTIONS OR PATRONIZING BEHAVIOR,AND THIS INNER CIRCLE RUNS THE
> SHOW AND NOT THE PRINCIPAL OR SUPERINTENDENT. EITHER YOU FIT IN OR
> YOU ARE OUT. MANY SCHOOLS LOSE COMPETENT TEACHERS AFTER THE FIRST
> YEAR SIMPLY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY THE INNER
> CIRCLE AS ONE OF THEIR OWN.
>
> WHEN YOU DO GET HIRED, WHICH YOU WILL, BE AWARE OF WHO THE TEACHERS
> IN THIS INNER CIRCLE ARE AND BE CORDIAL TO THEM BUT DO NOT ATTEMPT
> TO TRY AND FIT IN ... THEY MAKE THAT DECISION AND EFFORT.
>
> GOOD LUCK!
>
>
>
>
> On 7/26/09, explore options wrote:
>> Tanya's advice is wise. Also, check out these job sites for
>> other opportunities in AL and elsewhere:
>>
>> schoolspring.com
>>
>> teachers-to-teachers.com
>>
>> educationamerica.net
>>
>>
>> Good luck and dont let the ignorant and provincial get you down!
>>
>> Be yourself!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 6/29/09, tanya wrote:
>>> On 6/25/09, pearl wrote:
>>>> Experienced teacher with great references having a hard
>>>> time finding elementary job. At two interview, I have been
>>>> told that they are looking for a specific personality
>>>> to "match" other team members". Has anyone heard this, or
>>>> do I need a personality make-over!?
>>>
>>> I am also looking for a job after losing my kindergarten
>>> position this year. You cannot change who you are! Go in and
>>> be yourself. If you try to change your personality to fit
>>> their expectations, you will never be happy at that job. It
>>> could be a standard excuse that they are using.

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