1. Recruitment in language schools
How do you get recruited?
Martin Hejhal, SPĚVÁČEK

2. Introduction CV and cover letter Interview stages Candidate’s profile
Questions to be asked
Taboo questions

3. CV and cover letter CV – how many pages? References – included?
Photo – yes or no?
1 for newly qualified
2 for experienced
Yes! Scanned letters of recommendations.
Yes, but not a beach one!

4. “I’ll teach hard. Your corporate clients will love me.”
“BTW, I prefer early morning classes.”

5. CV and cover letter Cover letter – goal? - content?
Get the recruiter interested in your CV
Why you are writing to the particular school
Who you professionally are
How will the school benefit if they hire you

6. Interview stages Interview stages CV and cover letters screening
Application template
Grammar test
1st round – f-t-f, phone, Skype
Demo lesson
2nd round – f-t-f

7. Part of application form

8. Demo Lesson – assessment

9. Candidate’s Profile

10. Candidate’s Profile Ideal teacher(s) for: In-company courses
Public courses
Kids
What experience, qualifications and qualities are important?
Charisma
Common Sense
Maturity
Enthusiasm, drive
Comm. skills
Qualifications (ACERT) or experience
Business experience, able to teach ESP

11. Part of interview report form

12. Part of interview report form 2

13. Part of interview report form 3

14. Questions you will hear
You will be asked about:
Your strengths and weaknesses
Your motivation to take the job and leave the previous job
Why you and not somebody else?
Your goals
What would others say about you?

15. Questions you should ask
If these are not answered before, ask about
Goals of the school (mission)
School’s expectations
Syllabi
Textbooks and other materials
Teacher training
Deadlines for admin work
Cancellation policy

16. Taboo Questions What NOT to ask What courses does your school offer?
Where do you have classrooms?
Will I get a payrise after the first month?
Can I take two week holiday after the first fortnight?
Can I take my students to pub?

17. Q A ?

18. Thank you for being here
Any more questions?