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Corps Member at Teach for America

Posted Nov 8, 2009

4.0
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Overall Neutral Experience Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Nov 2009 in Berkeley, CA (took a day)

I had a phone interview that consisted on several case questions. The interview lasted about 30 minutes. To get the phone interview I had to apply online and write an essay, submit my resume, and have several references. The online interview process was easy, but the phone interview was intimidating.

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How do you stay organized?

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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Teacher at Teach for America

Posted Oct 22, 2009

Interviewed Oct 2009 (took 2 weeks)

The phone interview was informative, they asked basic questions such as what was your hardest class and how do you stay organized as well as questions about being a teacher. I think that… Post a review to see full interview

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Teacher at Teach for America

Posted Oct 21, 2009

Interviewed Sep 2009 in Austin, TX (took 2 months)

Great experience, was very informational and provided a great q and a forum. I felt free to discuss my opinions and questions. I enjoyed preparing for the interview and you must as… Post a review to see full interview

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Teacher at Teach for America

Posted Oct 21, 2009

Interviewed Oct 2009 (took 3 months)

1) Fill out the online application that consists of writing an essay
2) Get invited to a phone interview that lasts about 30 minutes and goes over various questions regarding personality… Post a review to see full interview

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Corps Member at Teach for America

Posted Oct 21, 2009

Interviewed Sep 2009 in Los Angeles, CA (took 2+ weeks)

The interview process is quite strenuous, but it seems like if you read over the common interview questions posted on this website, you should be able to get through the phone interview… Post a review to see full interview

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Development at Teach for America

Posted Oct 20, 2009

Interviewed Sep 2009 (took 1 week)

Screening interview with recruiter - general 'fit' questions ('why TfA, why this position?); you're asked to rate yourself on their cultural norms; then one or two behavioral questions with… Post a review to see full interview

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Teacher at Teach for America

Posted Oct 20, 2009

Interviewed Oct 2009 (took 2 months)

I had to read two online articles on achievement gaps and had to talk about it. The interview was basically to screen whether or not I am in tandum with the organization's core values. I… Post a review to see full interview

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Corps Member/Teacher at Teach for America

Posted Oct 15, 2009

Interviewed Sep 2009 in Saint Louis, MO (took a day)

I began filling out the online application, but had to save my work until the following day. Before I could sign back in to the TFA applicant center, I had already been contacted via email… Post a review to see full interview

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Teacher at Teach for America

Posted Oct 10, 2009

Interviewed Oct 2009 (took 2+ months)

First there is an online application (Basic information, resume, letter of intent - detailed information is given on the website). Second, if selected to move on, there is a phone interview… Post a review to see full interview

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Teacher at Teach for America

Posted Oct 7, 2009

Interviewed Sep 2009 (took a day)

I participated in a 30 minute interview, I was asked questions about myself and my resume. I was also asked to reflect on the articles I had read prior to the interview. The conversation… Post a review to see full interview

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