International Schools: The Interviews
When you become an Ultimate member with Educators Overseas, you will be able to record a digital interview to give to schools you're interested in working for or other employers you might apply to (schools registered with us will see your digital interview automatically, but if you want to apply to other schools on your own, your digital interview will definitely give you a leg up on the competition.
Digital Interview
For Ultimate members who choose to do a digital interview, you will need access to a broadband internet
connection and you will need a webcam. Anywhere from 8 to 12 pre-recorded questions
will be asked and the interview will take approximately 20 minutes.
Detailed instructions about the interview and the interview invitation will be provided to you in advance. Although the
interview is online and not face-to-face, it is important to maintain
a professional demeanor and appearance, as though you were meeting
the interviewer in person. Below are some tips to keep in mind for
your online interview:
- Make sure you have lots of good lighting wherever you are taking
your interview. Natural light is best. Ideally the lights should
be behind your webcam (to avoid glare) and directed on you.
- Be aware of your background. If the background is too "busy"
it distracts the evaluator from you. Have all pets, children,
friends, and family in another room if possible.
- Speak clearly and do not whisper.
- Make sure your computer, internet connection, and webcam are
working properly before the interview!
School Interviews
If an international school is interested in considering you for employment they will
most likely want to conduct their own interview with you.
Usually Educators Overseas will first give you a head's up that
a certain school is interested in you and that they may contact
you shortly. After that, a representative
from the international school will either call you directly or will
email you and request a time to set up a phone interview. When they
do contact you, be sure to please respond right away.
If the international school representative offers you the position
and you are sure you want it, accept it on the spot. If you want
some time to think it over (a wise decision) we just ask that you
be considerate and careful in asking for that
time and set a definite date when you can provide a response. Don't
be discouraged if no offer is made. The international school representative
will most likely want to consult with his or her head office first,
set up a second interview, or interview more applicants before making
a final decision.
At the end of the interview, be sure to thank the representative
for their time and consideration of you as well as ask any questions you may have.
After the Interview
As soon as you complete your interview, while it is still fresh
on your mind, please let us know
how it went. We will be in contact with the international school,
and they will want to know your reaction. If you are interested
in the job your feedback can provide us with information that can
be leveraged in follow-up communication with the school, paving
the way to a second or final interview or just helping you decide
what your next step should be. By following up, we may also be able
to provide you with valuable insight into any concerns you or the school may have about each other.
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