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    How can I find out if a particular base has on base housing for single teachers? I do not drive and living away from a base would certainly be a problem. I don't want to ask a housing question before I start and interview nor do I want to interview and at the end find out that there is no on base housing for single teachers.
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    TGIF It is true that DoDEA is built for drivers, whether overseas or in the US. I can think of only one military base (out of all DoDEA locations--both overseas and in the US) where it is very possible for a teacher to survive as a biker or walker and that base is located in Yokosuka, Japan.

    Of all the locations I've lived or visited while wor...See More
    Jul 28, 2020
    TGIF @WarsawWanda, my significant other just reminded me of a few places which may work for someone with needs like yours:

    (1) The military base in Yokosuka, Japan does offer a special housing unit called RPP which is quite a distance from the base, but there is a shuttle. Previously this housing unit was made available to single civilians, ho...See More
    Jul 28, 2020
    Those of you who have gotten official offers, how long did your background check take? How long between tentative offer to official offer?
    Jaycesmomma Mine took about 11 days, but I've heard it can take months.
    Jul 27, 2020
    MsU The background check took a month and that made the time between tentative offer and official offer about 5 weeks.
    Jul 27, 2020
    I just had what I am calling a poor interview, and I can't help but feel less than confident right now. I practiced for hours and yet, the questions still took me for a loop.

    Is there anyone else who has had a similar experience? Did you still receive an offer?
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    spedhopeful My first interview was horrible, so I can relate and also didn't get the job. I prep as well and the questions asked were not of those listed on the site. Fortunately, it prepare me for the next few interview and nailed it a week later. Hang in there, don't stress something will come through.
    Jul 25, 2020
    haha @spedhopeful: Glad to hear it worked out for you. Feel free to share some of the questions you were asked to add to the list.
    Jul 26, 2020
    I just had an interview yesterday and one of my references said she was contacted this morning. From what I have read on this board this is a very good sign.

    I have two atypical aspects to my situation that I haven't been able to find an answer to.

    1. My wife is Brazilian. We are legally married in the US but she does not have any...See More
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    locrian @helpothers By USA flight you mean a US airline or a code share with a US airline?

    One of my college roommates is stationed with the AF band at Yokota so I was able to get some good info on pets from him already. Unfortunately, he doesn't know anything about how DoDEA works.
    Jul 24, 2020
    HelpOthers Code share is fine too, as long as the USA flight is what is on your ticket. United/ANA or Delta/JAL, etc.
    Jul 24, 2020
    My former employers sent me the Employment Verification Forms. Can I email these to HR (PDF) or should I mailed them?
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    HelpOthers scan and E-mail them. there is no physical mailing address. I think I uploaded them. Maybe try both methods.
    Jul 23, 2020
    HelpOthers scan and E-mail them. there is no physical mailing address. I think I uploaded them. Maybe try both methods.
    Jul 23, 2020
    I interviewed for a position in June and never got an email if the position was filled or not. I received another referral later for another location. Does this mean that I was not selected for the position?
    HelpOthers Possibly, but you can ask HR if the position has been filled already.
    Jul 22, 2020
    Jaycesmomma Not necessarily. It can take weeks before you hear anything back. I had an interview and didn't receive an offer until 5 weeks later. During that time, I was getting referrals every week up until the day my offer came.
    Jul 23, 2020
    Without giving away too much information... I interviewed for a position a few days ago that is pretty much my dream job. It went well but I just got the feeling like maybe they already have someone in mind for the position. Today I recieved a tenative offer for a different school AND for a position I never interviewed. I did interview at this scho...See More
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    ecd5 Sounds like a typo in your tentative offer. Maybe HR copied and pasted and forgot to update the location/position?
    Jul 21, 2020
    educatormama I accepted a position and received my official offer and then was offered another position that I interviewed months before. I called HR and they told me I got to choose which position I wanted. Wait to get your response from HR before making your decision if time allows.
    Jul 23, 2020
    I was wondering if anyone could give advice on possible interview questions for a reading specialist position? I don't have an interview but I did receive a referral today. So while I'm sitting and praying for an interview I'd like to be somewhat prepared in the event the stars, moon, and sun align for me. I have a degree in reading but my district...See More
    haha Here are some general past thoughts about interviews that have been posted by myself and others, FWIW:

    Most of the interviews I have had with DoDDS were the same 7 questions (e.g. Why DoDDS?, Tell me about a successful lesson you did with planning, differentiation, assessment, Tell me about a time you had a challenging situation and how y...See More
    Jul 22, 2020
    I had my first interview two weeks ago and was asked to submit 3 references of people who have supervised me. Looks like they have reached out to my references listed in EAS as well. I know this is not a guarantee but makes me hopeful.
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    mathgeek @hunter190 congratulations!! Where will you be heading and what subject? @calibred I am still waiting to hear back, but staying positive.
    Jul 22, 2020
    CaliBred @hunter190. Congratulations!!!!! Wow! You and your friend took longer than the two weeks I was told. I felt really good about this interview...this time. Not giving up hope. @mathgeek good luck.
    Jul 22, 2020
    What questions does CHRA/admin typically ask your references when they contact them? Is it anything different from what's asked on the 5011 Form?

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