#187: You Should Be Interviewing the School Too (Not Just the Other Way Around)
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of teachers interviewing schools during the hiring process to ensure alignment and avoid burnout.
Most teachers walk into interviews thinking: “I just need them to pick me.” But what if that mindset is exactly what’s holding you back? In this episode, we’re flipping the dynamic. Because you should be interviewing the school just as much as they’re interviewing you. We’re talking about: Why saying “no” to questions is a missed opportunity How this mindset leads to burnout and misalignment What to look for in a school or district Red flags most teachers overlook The best questions to ask at the end of your interview This is where you step into your power. From passive → intentional → confident. Download the Ultimate Teacher Interview Guide: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-interview-guide Ultimate Teacher Interview Bundle: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-interview-bundle Land Your Dream Job: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/land-your-dream-job ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube |  …
People in this episode
Host: Helena Hains
Topics covered
- teacher interviews
- empowerment
- school culture
- burnout
- interview questions
Keywords
- teacher interviews
- school alignment
- interview questions
- burnout
- empowerment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Present Teacher
Products: Ultimate Teacher Interview Guide, Ultimate Teacher Interview Bundle, Land Your Dream Job
More episodes of The Present Teacher Podcast
- #189: Not Every School Deserves You (Let's Talk About It)
- #188: You're Not Underqualified, You're Underselling Yourself
- #186: If You're Saying This is Interviews You're Blending In
- #185: Desperation is Costing You Job Offers (Here's What to Do Instead)
- #183: You Don't Need More Applications: You Need More Alignment
- #182: Why 'Just Get Your Foot In The Door' Is Terrible Advice for New Teachers
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