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Updated Feb 12, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Managing Director at Teach for America
Posted Dec 21, 2011
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4.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 (took 2 months)
The interview process was very organized and efficient. The number of interviews was necessary for the role that I would be taking on.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Teacher- Corps Member at Teach for America
Posted Dec 10, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2009 (took 6 weeks)
Skipped the telephone interview because of strength of application and background in education.
The interview day lasted for about 4 hours and consisted of a panel of 12 applicants with two interviewers. Applicants had 5 minutes to teach a lesson, then we had to read an article and discuss/debate it with a smaller group. It was pretty competitive, as everyone was jockeying to get their word in. Then we had to analyze. some statistics and data and answer some questions about the data. There was a one-on-one interview too.
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Negotiation Details
Since this is a teaching job, it is not open for negotiation. In fact, you need to be open-minded about where you will be placed and what subject matter you will teach. You can state your preferences, but ultimately, you are placed where there is a need.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Teacher at Teach for America
Posted Dec 9, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 (took a day)
Prepared a "lesson plan" to present to the group. Use deliverables in order to gain the most out of your time. Also encourage understanding among the participants. This is the best way to have success in the limited time you have. 1 on 1 interview was pretty basic, with a role play involved (so be prepared).
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Presentation.
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Corps Member at Teach for America
Posted Dec 1, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took a day)
After filling out an application, I received a phone interview. The phone interview was less than an hour long and consisted of questions about leadership - things like "what was the last time you heard criticism that was difficult to hear" and "what was the most challenging aspect of job X." Occasionally redirected the question - definitely looking to hear particular phrasing or particular ideas in your answers. My interviewer had some other stuff going on in the background, which was distracting but not problematic.
Unrelated to the interview, I realized that I didn't actually want to join TFA and did not fill out the online activity to proceed to the next stage.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Manager, Lease Administrative at Teach for America
Posted Nov 22, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 2 weeks)
The interviewer was very informative and was upfront about the process and what to expect. 2 weeks for a call back and average of 8 weeks from the initial interview to an offer.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Corps Member at Teach for America
Posted Nov 18, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 2 months)
The process is quite long. First, before even applying, I was contacted by a recruiter for an informal meeting. The recruiter was excellent in helping me shape my application to be as competitive as possible. I then submitted by application online which included my resume, a statement of interest, and a few other pieces of information. One week later, I was notified of my status. I was told that because they had enough information about me, I would would be pushed through to the final round. Before the final day long interview, I had to complete a few online activities and read a few articles. We were also required to submit two recommendations and list a third reference.
The day long interview was intense. There were 12 candidates in total and two people from TFA. The day started off with candidate teaching their 5 minute lesson. Then, we participated in a group activity which was monitored by the TFA staff. The last portion of the day consisted of an hour long personal interview. Overall, the TFA interviewer was pretty nice. She apologized for reading the questions from her computer and typing everything down instead of looking at me while I spoke.
I received final notification about 3 weeks after the final interview.
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Negotiation Details
There is no negotiation. You are assigned a specific region and grade placement when you receive the offer.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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Corps Member at Teach for America
Posted Nov 10, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took a day)
They just asked the usual questions: Why do you want to join Teach for America, as well as some behavioral questions, e.g. Describe a situation in which you were in conflict with a peer etc.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Corps Member at Teach for America
Posted Nov 7, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 5+ weeks)
A corps member called and we talked for exactly 30 minutes. He asked me about my educational background and my leadership experiences, afterwards he asked me if I had any questions regarding the organization
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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 Nov 7, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took 3 weeks)
Phone Call
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Teacher at Teach for America
Posted Nov 4, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took 3 weeks)
I have not completed the whole interview process yet. I have only done the online application and it seems pretty fair. They want to know the obstacles you have overcome. Why you want to work for Teach for America. And your past qualifications.
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