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Updated Feb 12, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Teacher at Teach for America
Posted Feb 12, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 (took 2 months)
The application process for Teach for America was fairly simple. I got accepted throught the next process which was the phone interview. They asked questions concerning your past work experience, the difficulties you faced and how you dealt with them and why you want to join. The phone interview lasted about 30 minutes. I was accepted to attend the final interview stage so I'm hoping it goes well, but I heard it consists of a 5 minute presentation, group discussion and 1 on 1 interview.
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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 Feb 9, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2012 (took a day)
The phone interview is extremely scripted. You can tell that the interviewer is reading off the paper. She wasn't engaged in anything I said, but instead, was focused on writing everything down. I was very uninterested in the interview after 10 minutes because it was so scripted and boring.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Teacher at Teach for America
Posted Feb 9, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 (took 2+ months)
I completed a lengthy application consisting of a resume, essay and some other questions. Checked back in about two weeks and was invited to an initial phone interview. Phone interview went well. The recruiter basically asked us questions related to their core values listed on their website. Phone interview went well and lasted about 45 minutes. The recruiter was very nice and excited to answer all my questions. Then I found out I was progressed to the final interview about another 2-3 weeks later. The final interview consisted of a presentation, group discussion/interview, role play and a one-on-one interview. The entire process was very structured and I received an offer a month after the final interview.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Skills Test.
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Teacher at Teach for America
Posted Feb 6, 2012
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2010 (took 3 months)
I had a phone interview that went really well. They talked a little about the articles I was asked to read in advance. They are really looking for a positive attitude. I also got invited to the final in person interview. It consisted of a 5-minute lesson, a group activity and, later in the day, a one-on-one interview. I felt semi-confident with how I did and was surprised by how many people did not seem prepared. A few did not even come close to finishing their lesson and one finished with a minute and a half left. They give you the exact date they will be telling you their decision. I did not get an offer. I later found out one of the other candidates, who did not finish even half his lesson plan and worked awkwardly with us on the group activity, was accepted. He was a biochemistry major and had a 3.85 GPA. I had heard they like to keep their statistics up and now I would not doubt it.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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Teacher at Teach for America
Posted Feb 2, 2012
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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 Jul 2010 (took a day)
First, Teach for America (TFA) will call for a phone interview, unless you have a superb resume and they will move you through to the final round. The final interview started with 5 minutes presentation of your teaching style. Then you have to read an article and argue a given side, i.e., principle wants to increase reading level by giving 5th class priority, argue why that the principle should not do this. Then there in a 1:1 interview on articles that are assigned, usually on learning gap between race and class. Then standard questions. Interview ends with a test on collecting data that prove learning or proves why breakfast leads to better learning.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Presentation and an IQ/Intelligence Test.
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Teacher at Teach for America
Posted Jan 10, 2012
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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 2010 in Seattle, WA (took 4 weeks)
Asked me a number of questions regrading my past work experience: Describe a difficult experience, etc
Asked me what was the hardest college class I took and why
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The interview consisted of a Phone 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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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
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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 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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Teacher at Teach for America
Posted Oct 26, 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 in New York, NY (took 2 months)
I researched TFA online and had a lot of support from campus recruiters. First, I had to submit an application online, which was a long questionare, and a personal statement. The first round was a 30 minute phone interview and the final round interview was a full day in person interview. Everybody that I spoke to from the company was very nice and friendly with a clear passion for the issues. There are a ton of resources on their website as well.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Background Check.
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