Resume writing and Interview Techniques for teacher trainees ! By, Suresh G. Isave, Associate Professor, Tilak College of Education, Pune-India sgisave@gmail.com sureshisave.in

Who is qualified to be a Teacher Successfully completed teacher education qualifications like D.T.Ed., B.Ed., M.Ed., SET/NET, A.T.D., TET, CTET etc. Must have passion of teaching and learning. Competency of Teaching and Content. sureshisave.in

Who is qualified to be a Teacher After acquiring qualifications you have to search for teaching jobs. This presentation will help you to prepare a Resume, an application and to face interview successfully for the post of teacher . sureshisave.in

Key points in selection Academic Qualifications Academic performance ( Marks) Communications skills Confidence Content knowledge Experience sureshisave.in

Key points in selection Additional skills – computer, sports, reporting, anchoring etc Aesthetic skills – music, craft, photography, handwriting, Rangoli, literature etc. Salary negotiation Academic Recommendations sureshisave.in

Key points in selection The Demo Lesson ! sureshisave.in

What is Readiness ? How to prepare Resume? How to write an application ? How to a ready a documents’ File? How to face an Interview? sureshisave.in

Understanding yourself on a paper Resume – Means summary which includes academic and professional qualifications skills and achievement. Bio-data –Biographical data including physical, personal, social and academic information. C.V.- Means Course of life which focused on academic, professional achievements and details of work experience. 2/7/2018 www.sureshisave.in/

Resume Remember it is a Resume of a teacher, so it should be neat, correct and descent. Avoid spelling mistake. Use simple and present language. Don’t be too flashy. Be simple. www.sureshisave.in/ 2/7/2018

Resume- Alignment A4 size, white plain paper. Write ‘Resume’ on the top, central alignment. Further content should be left aligned. Adequate margin should be left to file a page. 2/7/2018 www.sureshisave.in/

Resume Career objective – Write achievable and practicable aim, in simple and clear words. Use effective terms like students, excellence, development, satisfaction, skills, profession, quality etc. Don’t be too ambitious or over confident. Write it in Bold and Italic 2/7/2018 www.sureshisave.in/

Resume – Full Name, address with PIN Code Contact – Landline No. with STD code, permanent mobile No. and e-mail ID. Date of Birth as per Certificate. Language known – mention level of language proficiency i.e.-read, write, speak etc. Category – mention category not a caste. e.g. O.B.C., S.C., N.T.-3. Don’t mention Religion. 2/7/2018 www.sureshisave.in/

Resume Include details of educational and professional qualifications in details with year, subjects, school/college/university, medium, percentage, class/grade etc. Professional Experience 2/7/2018 www.sureshisave.in/

Resume Special Achievements – Special prizes on district to international level in any co or extra curricular activities. Even Social or research achievement can be mentioned. Mention relevant extra courses if any like yoga, computer, music, stress management etc. It will impress employer additionally. 2/7/2018 www.sureshisave.in/

Resume Hobbies – Write real hobbies if any. Don’t just mention for the sake of impression. If you don’t have hobbies, don’t mention anything. 2/7/2018 www.sureshisave.in/

Resume qualities Typed & Printed on white paper Readable font size and style Accurate Updated Brief but comprehensive Max. 2 Pages Neat and Clean 2/7/2018 www.sureshisave.in/

Resume precautions Always submit printed, updated and neat resume along with application. Carry soft copy and hard copy of resume. Keep the back up of resume – print copy and softcopy 2/7/2018 www.sureshisave.in/

How to write an Application ? sureshisave.in

Sender and Receiver Write your name & Address as ‘From’ on the top of a page, Possibly left alignment. Then write ‘To’ for Principal/Head/Secretary of a School, name & address of the school, as mentioned in an advertisement. Don’t mention the name of Principal/Head/Secretary even you know it. sureshisave.in

Date:- From, Self Name, Self Address Date:- From, Self Name, Self Address. To, Principal, Name of the School, Address Sub :- An Application for the Post of----Sub Teacher Ref :- Name & Date of Adv. Of News paper . Respected Sir/madam, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Yours Faithfully, Sign (Full Name) Enclosed :- 1. CV 2. List of Documents sureshisave.in

Content Express your will to work with them. Mention the post and your Methods, subject of graduation and PG. Brief about work experience in tenure. sureshisave.in

Content Also mention your special achievements in academic, co/extra curricular activities. Convince them about your ability as a teacher. Don’t use short form. Use formal language and not an emotional. Write in simple and brief language. sureshisave.in

How to write an Application ? Make maximum 3-4 paragraphs. An application should be of Single Page. Keep proper right alignment. Font size may be 12 to 14. sureshisave.in

How to Prepare File of Testimonials sureshisave.in

File of Testimonials Keep a receipt from school interview letter and more copies of CV with you. Prepare a file of Documents. Colour and texture of a file shouldn’t be too colourful or flashy but sober. Arrange documents properly. sureshisave.in

File of Testimonials 1.Essentail Qualifications – NET/SET, Masters Degree, B.Ed., Bachelors Degrees with its mark lists, Degree certificates and Merit Certificates etc. 2. Desired Qualification – Experience certificate, previous approvals, research projects etc. sureshisave.in

File of Testimonials Special Certificates – Remarkable achievements, prizes, certificates of competitions. Foundations Certificates – SSC & HSC Other – All remaining. Don’t keep not required documents in the file e.g.- driving license, PUC, empty envelops etc. Keep additional attested photocopies of documents. sureshisave.in

How to Face an Interview? sureshisave.in

Interview : Preparation Confirm a schedule of an interview. Get the information of how and where to reach. Be sure about a venue because some time institute conducts interviews at head office/main campus/city office etc. sureshisave.in

Interview : Preparation If letter not received by you, and somebody else received, then inquire to the institute. Send your confirmation to attend the said interview. sureshisave.in

Interview : Preparation Study thoroughly the subject content. Note current events in your subject. See the nature of your subject in the curriculum. Get information about the institute and management. sureshisave.in

On the Interview Day Wear simple, sober and formal wear suitable for teacher in the society. Eat enough before you leave the home. Keep snacks and water bottles. Leave the home by anticipating traffic and transport issues. If distance is more leave one day before. sureshisave.in

On the Interview Day Reach before time at the said place. Report in the respective office and sign on an attendance. Confirm tentative timing of interview. Talk to known-unknown candidates present, don’t look as a rival. It will release pressure. sureshisave.in

General Interview Questions Introduce yourself Why should we select you ? What is our benefits after selecting you ? How do you see yourself after five years ? Why you left previous job? What qualities/skills you have sureshisave.in

General Interview Questions What are your weaknesses? What are your salary expectations ? What do you know about our institutions ? What are your idols ? Content based oral/activity/scenario based sureshisave.in

On the Interview Ask permission to enter. Wish the panel. Say good morning / afternoon etc. Don’t be nervous in front of panel. It is just a kind of discussion. Keep eye to eye contact. Don’t look to ceiling/window/floors etc. sureshisave.in

On the Interview Give the file of testimonials when asked. Generally first question is “Introduce self” In an introduction – full name, qualifications -degree, subjects, college/school, university, experience and special ability as a Teacher. sureshisave.in

On the Interview Listen a question carefully and completely. Give an answer to the panel, not to him only who asked. Give realistic, practical and logical answers. Don’t be too ideal or too realistic. sureshisave.in

On the Interview Be honest. If you don’t know answer, agree it. Don’t tell lies. Use formal and simple language. Don’t do extra gestures and postures. Body language should be matured and controlled. Don’t be showy. Don’t be over confident. sureshisave.in

On the Interview Express your passion about teaching profession. Don’t agree with all questions, they may tricky questions. Sometimes argue but don’t fight with polite & normal voice. sureshisave.in

On the Interview Be prepare for some anticipated questions like “How you will contribute in this school/college as a teacher?” In the answer you should impress with your ability of teaching and experience, remarkable achievements. sureshisave.in

On the Interview Answer practically for the question about Salary. Tell your expectation in a range like 12 to 14 thousand. Even you can say as per the rules/ pay scales. sureshisave.in

All The Best ! Use your common sense ! Consult with your teachers and friends. sureshisave.in

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