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tips?

What kind of questions should I anticipate? What should I worry about? I fear I am underqualified, but I guess honesty is the best policy? Any advice would be appreciated.

BTW, having read through some of the latest threads here just now, I have to admit that I am quite terrified. I knew Saudi was a lot of things but I didn't know dishonesty was one of them with regard to contracts? Is this true?

also in saudi · Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 137

Interview questions are very much dependent on the employer and the interviewer. If the interviewer is an HR person then there probably will only be questions about your availability and interest and whether the salary offered is acceptable (salary is unlikely to be negotiable). If the interviewer is a manager who is closer to the postition, then questions may be more involved.

Cleopatra · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 3:58 pm Post subject:

You can probably expect pretty much the same type of questions you would get for any teaching job. Why do you want to come here? What would you do in such and such a teaching situation? Explain your approach to teaching?

.... and so on.

They may - and IMHO should - try to find out if you are psychologically suitable for KSA. That said, many employers try to gloss over this, which is one reason why we end up with so many patently unsuitable people here.

Deicide · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject:

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 4:39 pm Post subject:

Deicide · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 4:42 pm Post subject:

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

Deicide · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject:

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 5:18 pm Post subject:

Apology not required. Good luck in your job search... Very Happy

NCTBA

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

See Deicide??? Now aren't you glad that I told you to come down and read these threads and not just take my word for things. Cool

Even if you decide to bail on this one, I would still do the interview. It is always good practice.

VS

alter ego · Joined: 24 Mar 2009 Posts: 209

The bozos at KAU called me on 6 May at 2:20 a.m. Hong Kong time for my telephone interview. I let my mobile phone ring 3 separate times. Why would any reasonable employer schedule a job interview in such wee hours of an applicant's morning? BTW, I sent an email 3 days before the interview pointing out the time difference and asking to be called no later than 11 p.m.

This sounds like an entry-level gig for teachers willing to accept crappy working conditions and rock-bottom wages. The folks running the show at KAU are probably not reasonable employers. They probably want people who are less experienced and willing to take whatever they can get.

It's okay to be nervous for a job interview and to ask for advice. My advice: only if you NEED a job and you WANT to go to the Middle East should you accept a teaching job with KAU at this time.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Deicide, whatever you do in the interview, do NOT mention your religious or ethnic background.

Deicide · Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 11:24 am Post subject:

rigel · Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Posts: 308

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA