Almost 60 UOTeach teacher candidates attended the “Preparing for Interviews” workshop offering practical ideas for job hunting and interviews. Faculty reviewed tips for teacher interviews and reviewed the Inter-district Interview Questions compiled from Eugene 4j, Springfield, and Creswell district partners. Questions have evolved overtime and current questions tend to include role playing equity issues in the classroom.
Guest UOTeach alumni, Elizabeth Lyle, Lang. Arts high school teacher in Sweet Home; Melissa Erp, kinder teacher in Bethel; and Rebekah Whittaker, 4th gr. teacher in Springfield shared their own journeys in hunting for a job and their experiences in job interviews.
Resources:
- Handshake – your handshake account and update your resume. Many districts will start posting jobs in Handshake March 9
- Resume add a section on “Diverse Experiences” give demographics of school you are working at, clubs, service programs, languages, professional organizations, and workshops. Have someone proof read for errors!!
- Job Fair prep – Bring resume, cover letter, business card with QR code. Have questions. Be able to weave your diverse experiences into the conversation.
- Create your social media LinkedIN and Twitter
- Elementary Resume – Example
- Mid/High Resume – Example
- Sample Cover letter (sample pending)
- Inter-district Sample Interview Questions
Further resources and resume support is available through the Career Center – make an appointment today! 541-346-3235