30+ Common Interview Questions & Answers
30+ Common Interview Questions & Answers
“So when I graduated, I found a job in sales for a consumer electronic products company, where
I drew on my teaching experience and learned even more about tailoring your message and
explaining complex concepts to people without a science background. Then, I moved into a
sales training role at a massive company where I was responsible for teaching recent graduates
the basics of selling. My trainees on average had more deals closed in their first quarter than
any of the other trainers’ cohorts. Plus, I got so much satisfaction from finding the right way to
train each new hire and watching them progress and succeed. It reminded me of my time as a
TA in college. That’s when I started taking night classes to earn my mechanics teaching
certificate.
“I left my full-time job last year to complete my student teaching at 234 in San Francisco, and
over the summer, I worked for a science camp, teaching kids from the ages of 10 to 12 about
basic mechanical design concepts and best practices for prototype experiments. Now, I’m
excited to find my first full-time teaching job, and your district is my top choice. The low
student-to-teacher ratio will let me take the time to teach each student in the best way for
them—which is my favorite part of the job.”
■ Flip the question: Try something like “That's a great question—it would be helpful if you
could share what the range is for this role,” Fink says.
■ Delay answering: Tell your interviewer that you’d like to learn more about the role or the
rest of the compensation package before discussing pay.