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Recruitment in language schools
How do you get recruited?
Martin Hejhal, SPĚVÁČEK
IntroductionCV and cover letter
Interview stages
Candidate’s profile
Questions to be asked
Taboo questions
CV and cover letter CV – how many
pages?
References – included?
Photo – yes or no?
1 for newly qualified2 for experienced
Yes! Scanned letters of recommendations.
Yes, but not a beach one!
“I’ll teach hard. Your corporate clients will love me.”
“BTW, I prefer early morning classes.”
CV and cover letterCover 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
Interview stagesInterview stages CV and cover letters
screening
Application template
Grammar test
1st round – f-t-f, phone, Skype
Demo lesson
2nd round – f-t-f
Part of application form
Demo Lesson – assessment
Candidate’s Profile
Candidate’s ProfileIdeal teacher(s) for:
• In-company courses• Public courses• Kids
What experience, qualifications and qualities are important?
CharismaCommon SenseMaturityEnthusiasm, driveComm. skillsQualifications
(ACERT) or experience
Business experience, able to teach ESP
Part of interview report form
Part of interview report form 2
Part of interview report form 3
Questions you will hearYou 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?
Questions you should askIf 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
Taboo QuestionsWhat 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?
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