The following tips include basic things to keep in mind when trying to get a job interview,

during the interview and for your follow up. Think about each one in the morning before you

start sending out your letters of inquiry and again once you have returned from the interview.
- Be neat and complete when you fill out your application.
- Make sure your resume and cover letter are informative and highlight your skills well
- Try to drop off your resume in person if practical. If you do so, dress professionally
- Triple check the time of your interview
- Memorize the interviewer’s name and make sure you know how to pronounce it
- Learn about district before your interview
- Ask questions
- Bring extra copes of your resume
- Bring a pen
- Dress professionally
- Arrive about 15 minutes early
- Use a firm handshake
- Make eye contact
- Be positive
- Smile
- Don’t sit down until you are asked to
- Don’t rush
- Wait until invited to take a seat
- Think before you speak
- Relax
- Inquire about job requirements
- Show that you are interested in children
- Say only nice things about former employers
- Be a good listener
- Use complete sentences when speaking. Do not trail off
- If you do not understand a question, ask for a clarification
- Inquire about when the position needs to be filled
- Ask what the district’s timetable is for filling the position
- Say "Thank You” at the end of the interview
- Thank the interviewer for spending time with you