How to rock your teaching interview - remote style
Updated: Oct 26, 2022
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Logistics – prep before your virtual interview
This is all about the lights, camera, action. First, let people in your household know when your interview is going to take place and where you will be!
Next, it is time to check yo'self!
Background
Is it clear and clean?
Professional vibe?
Are you sitting high enough in your chair?
Lighting
Turn on as many lights as you can around you
Make it bright
Audio
Make sure that correct speakers audio are selected
Test your speakers
Test your mic
Use a headset if you have one!
Video
Is the correct webcam selected?
Keep it professional
Dress professional top to bottom!
Look at your camera, not the screen or thumbnail
Keep focused on that little dot or light
It's like making eye contact with your interviewer
Practice, practice, practice!
Set up a skype call with a relative and practice talking into the camera.
Also, practice functions of the tool you are using
Best practices
Google yourself
Know what's online about you!
Check the images, news, videos, and more!
Own your digital presence make it positive, professional and present
Show don't tell
Show what YOU did
Show how you accomplished goals and teaching standards
Show don't tell
Use your digital portfolio Connect your passions and the community or culture.
Additional resources
Follow up - Seal the deal!
Send a thank-you note
It goes a long way!
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