International TEFL InstituteWhat you need to know about the TEFL Interview
You should expect the TEFL interview to normally take place over the phone or via Skype. If you are in the city, it may well be face-to-face or, if you are going through a recruitment company, they may well want to meet you first.
Again, remember that if you are new to teaching, it is not something to be ashamed of. The message you want to give your potential boss is that:
- You are fun and energetic
- You want to develop into a good teacher
- You will turn up to work on time
- You will treat his customers with respect
- If you don’t like it, you won’t just leave, you will give them time to find a replacement
The last point is absolutely critical. Most of the time, potential employers just want a smiling face with good energy and someone who is reliable. They will possibly give it all up if they can be sure you will not leave them without a teacher. What happens is that they often lose students when a teacher disappears and they can’t replace them quickly. Students equal money so they are understandably pretty desperate to avoid this at all costs.
Therefore, if you show that you are reliable, will turn up on time with a smile on your face and you won’t leave without warning, then you are going to find work pretty easily.
Also, take a peek at an interesting article – Before accepting a teaching position.
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