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Ya-ta Boy · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Established in 1994

There has been a weirdness problem with the last three teachers at our school. As a result, the boss has finally admitted that he isn't able to detect the social deviates until it's too late. So he asked me to begin taking part in interviews.

So my question is: What questions would you ask during an interview that would have a high percentage of chance of smoking out the socially inept, the peculiar neighbor, the geek? (You know what I mean.)

Prompt replies are needed. The first interview will be Monday.

SuperHero · Joined: 10 Dec 2003 Location: Superhero Hideout

why did you leave your last position?
Tell me about what you like to do in your free time?
What do you think makes a good teacher?
What can you offer us that makes you better than the other applicants?

SweetBear · Joined: 18 May 2003

From my days of interviewing and hiring, I always looked for a person who appeared relaxed without coming across as arrogant. I felt that it was important to engage the candidate by being relaxed and friendly myself.
I would often ask the standard questions about work experience,or for example, ' What do you feel are the qualities of a good teacher?" and be encouraging towards their response, but at that time I was as concerned with noticing body language as I was considering the answer. I'd look for evasiveness to simple questions (without drilling them) as a clue to someone who is unsure of themselves and their abilities. If they are fresh off the boat with no teaching experience, maybe something like " So, what is the appeal to you of becoming a teacher?" ' How did you become interested in this line of work?" etc.
How a person responds is as important as the response itself. Look for good eye contact and a reasonable amount of confidence,

Just my 10 cents,
Good luck,
Sb

Squid · Joined: 25 Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Anyang

Q: Do you post on expat. message boards?

A:No... Hire them.

A:Yes... Show them the door.

Just my red cent, because I can spot weirdos from a mile away.

Squid.

SweetBear · Joined: 18 May 2003

What's a red cent supposed to be?

SuperHero · Joined: 10 Dec 2003 Location: Superhero Hideout

The Lemon · Joined: 11 Jan 2003

Ryst Helmut · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 6:24 pm Post subject:

If you could, I'd ring the applicant's past references. At the point of landing in Korea, we've all had them (jobs), and if not, then our educators will suffice. When we apply for jobs in the real world, that's what they look for.... at least, that's what I've run into.

If the only references are Korean based, well......you know what to look for.

Cheers,

Ryst

Juggertha · Joined: 27 May 2003 Location: Anyang, Korea

ask if they have a current drivers licence.. if not.. maybe pulled for a reason?