What is the STAR Method in an EdTech Interview?
Behavioral interview questions have become increasingly popular in job interviews. They are designed to assess a candidate's past behavior and performance in order to predict their future success in a particular role. It involves asking questions that require specific examples of past experiences, rather than hypothetical situations.
“Tell me about a time you worked well under pressure.”
That’s a behavioral interview question and as a former teacher, you have that one nailed.
You can practice behavioral interview questions by researching common questions and preparing thoughtful responses using the STAR method.
What To Expect From Your First Interview
Being asked to interview for an EdTech position can be an exciting step toward your goal of transitioning out of the classroom, but it can also be a source of stress. Many of my Classroom to Boardroom students spend a great deal of time worrying about how that first round of interviews will go.
The good news is that this first interview has one pretty straightforward goal: To determine whether the hiring team likes your personality and feels like they can work with you long term.
3 Reasons You're Not Getting A Second Interview
EdTech jobs for teachers can be difficult to come by let alone get hired for. Maybe you have had a few first-round interviews, but you just can't seem to get past the first round. I’m sharing three possible reasons why you’re not getting asked back for another round of interviews at your favorite EdTech company.
Reasons You May Be Ghosted by a Hiring Manager After an Interview
Hiring is labor-intensive, emotionally draining, and expensive for companies. Most education companies I know try to make the process fair and communicate properly, but sometimes you slip through the cracks or get put into a holding pattern.