Resume writing and Interview Techniques for teacher trainees !

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. Key points in selection The Demo Lesson ! sureshisave.in

7. 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

8. 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. www.sureshisave.in/

9. 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/

10. 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. www.sureshisave.in/

11. 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 www.sureshisave.in/

12. 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. www.sureshisave.in/

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

14. 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. www.sureshisave.in/

15. 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. www.sureshisave.in/

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

17. 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 www.sureshisave.in/

18. How to write an Application ? sureshisave.in

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. How to Prepare File of Testimonials sureshisave.in

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. How to Face an Interview? sureshisave.in

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

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

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