Matt Preston took the time to talk to the Denton Cadre interns about what to do and what not to do during the interviewing process. The seminar started by Mr. Preston discussing how to build a professional resume. We learned that it is important to get creative, while being professional, in order to set you apart. Mr. Preston presented us with two examples where teachers had used the internet to set up professional websites. The presentation then turned to the topic of doing your research on the school, district, and commonly used terms before going into your interview.
Mr. Preston also discussed the best practices during an interview which included being yourself, being prepared, and having a portfolio ready. Some other “during” tips presented were do not chew gum, have a couple questions ready to ask the interview committee, make eye contact, and to remember the names of the interview committee members. During this section Mr. Preston took the time to answer some questions from the interns.
The last section of the presentation was spent on what to do after the interview. The first tip Mr. Preston told us was to write a thank you note right away to each of the committee members. He told us not to wait because you might forget the names of the committee members or even forget to write the thank you notes. One of the top tips given by Mr. Preston was to wait and be patient about hearing back about the position. He also told us to apply for multiple positions not just one. Mr. Preston also told us to always maintain professionalism before, after, and during the interview position.
The most important advice given to the Denton Cadre Interns at this seminar is to NOT GIVE UP!
Mr. Preston also discussed the best practices during an interview which included being yourself, being prepared, and having a portfolio ready. Some other “during” tips presented were do not chew gum, have a couple questions ready to ask the interview committee, make eye contact, and to remember the names of the interview committee members. During this section Mr. Preston took the time to answer some questions from the interns.
The last section of the presentation was spent on what to do after the interview. The first tip Mr. Preston told us was to write a thank you note right away to each of the committee members. He told us not to wait because you might forget the names of the committee members or even forget to write the thank you notes. One of the top tips given by Mr. Preston was to wait and be patient about hearing back about the position. He also told us to apply for multiple positions not just one. Mr. Preston also told us to always maintain professionalism before, after, and during the interview position.
The most important advice given to the Denton Cadre Interns at this seminar is to NOT GIVE UP!