RSVP / Register for an Event - Mock Interviews for Teacher Certification (Secondary) Response form for: Mock Interviews for Teacher Certification (Secondary) Department of Instruction and Learning Students, As you come closer to the end of your graduate year, we realize you will soon be applying for jobs. To help you, SOE faculty and staff have put together the opportunity for you to participate in a Mock Interview. These mock interviews will be held during Spring Break; Monday, March 5 (elementary, Reading Specialist, SETP PreK-8 candidates) Wednesday, March 7 (secondary, MAT, MOSAIC, SETP 7-12 candidates). We will have approximately 60 interview timeslots available each evening, with each interview lasting for approximately 20 minutes-15 minutes of interview with 5 minutes of debriefing and feedback with the principal. These interviews are intended to mock a first, or screening, interview of potential teacher candidates. Local school district practicing principals are assisting us by conducting the mock interviews. Time slots are limited and we ask that you choose earlier times if possible. Please register by January 31 A few things to remember… Send a current resume for superintendents and principals to review BEFORE the interview (email to Erin Wheeler @esw27@pitt.edu) THESE ARE DUE BY THE END OF THE DAY ON WEDNESDAY, February 14 Refer to page 8-9, 12 in your Job Search Handbook Come Prepared Bring multiple copies of your resume Research the school district on policies and practices unique to their schools (you will be told in advance who you will be interviewing with) Dress Professionally Refer to page 24 in your Job Search Handbook Ask Questions You may have the opportunity to ask question. Gear them towards either your own philosophy of education or information that you found out about the specific school district Be Prepared for HONEST Feedback Remember this is a learning experience; you aren’t expected to be perfect. Use the feedback to make the next interview stellar Thank You Notes You are expected to write a thank you note to the principal after you interview. Materials will be provided. Please refer to the attachment for examples Additional Interview Slots MAY become available and will be a first come, first serve basis. Be on the lookout for an additional email with details Review the rest of the Job Search Handbook, as well as the email from Marjie in regards to PERC and the attachments of Dos and Don’t for Interviews for additional tips for successful interviews. These is a great resource and should be utilized. Please let me know if you have any questions! ~Erin First Name Middle Name/Initial Last Name Email Address Which Event(s) Will You Be Attending The deadline to register for this event has passed.