How do I ace a principal interview?
Be succinct and thorough. When answering a question, look at all members of the interview committee, not just the person who asked the question. Prepare a short series of questions that pertain to the interests of each person on the committee. Be sure to thank the committee for the time and opportunity to interview.
What are good questions to ask at the end of a teaching interview?
Often the best type of questions to ask at the end of an interview are those which clarify processes in the school which you are unsure about, how PHSE is delivered for example. You may also want to ask about the headteacher’s vision for the future of the school and what key developments are planned.
What are some skills to say during an interview?
The top ten skills graduate recruiters want
- Commercial awareness (or business acumen) This is about knowing how a business or industry works and what makes a company tick.
- Communication.
- Teamwork.
- Problem solving.
- Leadership.
- Organisation.
- Perseverance and motivation.
- Ability to work under pressure.
What are your top five skills?
The top 5 skills employers look for include:
- Critical thinking and problem solving.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Professionalism and strong work ethic.
- Oral and written communications skills.
- Leadership.
What are my greatest strengths?
Some examples of strengths you might mention include:
- Enthusiasm.
- Trustworthiness.
- Creativity.
- Discipline.
- Patience.
- Respectfulness.
- Determination.
- Dedication.
How do you answer tell me about yourself?
A Simple Formula for Answering “Tell Me About Yourself”
- Present: Talk a little bit about what your current role is, the scope of it, and perhaps a big recent accomplishment.
- Past: Tell the interviewer how you got there and/or mention previous experience that’s relevant to the job and company you’re applying for.
What are two of the most common conflict handling styles?
The 5 conflict management styles
- Accommodating. This style is about simply putting the other parties needs before one’s own.
- Avoiding. This style aims to reduce conflict by ignoring it, removing the conflicted parties, or evading it in some manner.
- Compromising.
- Competing.
- Collaboration.