At the National Education Association, we work to help you succeed in your profession and career, and give you the tools to best meet the needs of your students. 

Consider the following tips when marketing your expertise to potential employers.

Identify specific examples of your teaching success.

Before the interview, identify concrete examples of your ability to impact student learning. Be prepared to share your experience in planning for instruction, student assessment, and working with teachers, parents, and the community. While many preparation programs require candidates to develop portfolios, don't count on having time to walk through your portfolio materials during the interview.

Do your homework.

Do some research on the school district before your initial interview. Find out the number of schools and teachers within the district, demographics about the student population, major instructional initiatives, special projects and programs, and community partners. Identify similarities and connections to your teaching experiences that you can mention during the interview.

Use the following form to immediately get access to:

•  Our Interview Tips from the Pros handout

• NEA's Using the STAR Interview Method tip sheet

• A live recording of our "How to Land Your Dream Teaching Job" webinar (which includes a mock interview)