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How to Interview for your Next Music Position

How to Interview for your Next Music Position. VMEA In-Service Conference The Sheraton Norfolk, Virginia Friday, November 18, 2011 Merrimac Room 9:15-10:15. How to Interview for your Next Music Position. Clinicians: Mr. John Brewington – Virginia Beach City Public Schools

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How to Interview for your Next Music Position

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  1. How to Interview for your Next Music Position VMEA In-Service Conference The Sheraton Norfolk, Virginia Friday, November 18, 2011 Merrimac Room 9:15-10:15

  2. How to Interview for your Next Music Position Clinicians: Mr. John Brewington – Virginia Beach City Public Schools Mr. Barry Tucker – Roanoke County Public Schools Mr. Craig Robertson – Chesapeake City Public Schools Mrs. Joyce Zsembery – Prince William County Public Schools Mrs. Joyce Bassette – Richmond Public Schools

  3. Did you Forget Anything? • What’s Important • Essential Areas to focus on

  4. Know Yourself • What are your strengths? • Back it up with specific examples

  5. Know the Industry • Know your Content • Be Current • Best Practices in education/music education • Take me to your classroom… • Assessment • Grading

  6. Know the Employer • Know the School District/Division • Know the School Program • Recommendations

  7. Before the Interview • Practice • Catalog your skills

  8. At the Interview… • Dress appropriately • Be polite • Focus on what you can offer • Bring a resume • Bring a legal pad to take notes • What does the interviewer really want to know • Prepare a few questions to ask • Make hiring you an easy decision

  9. Top Ten List • 10. Miscellaneous • 9. Management • 8. Mastery • 7. Philosophy • 6. Money • 5. Territory • 4. Technology • 3. Résumé/ Portfolio • 2. Speech • 1. Dress John.Brewington@vbschools.com

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