EF Education First AG Mock Interview

Practice 35 EF Education First AG interview questions covering international education, cultural sensitivity, and teaching passion.

Question 28 of 35

Tell me something about yourself that I wouldn't know from reading your resume.

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Kimberly Hallman

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.

The interviewer would like to get to know you apart from your resume. You are not obligated to discuss personal matters such as your kids or relationship status. Stick with a couple of fun facts to show the interviewer that you are a real person, too. Your answer should be unique so that you are a memorable candidate!

Focus on special non-work-related skills or hobbies. For example, you might share that you enjoy beatboxing or making origami swans. Be prepared for the interviewer to stop you and ask you to perform your skill on the spot when it's possible. (This will make you unforgettable!)

Kimberly Hallman

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.

"I am an avid marathon runner and have traveled to 10 countries in the last eight years to compete in various races. I am a competitive individual and enjoy keeping fit."

Jezreel Ramirez

"I am bilingual in Spanish and have some proficiency in French and Italian, too. I also am a huge Harry Potter fan and could pretty much quote each book to you!"

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I am an entrepreneur at heart. I always have a book with me that I can write my business ideas in. I can't even count how many books I have now, just full of different ideas from sales to holding seminars. I hope to one day share my ideas with the rest of the world.

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You are an entrepreneur and a dreamer at heart - your answer is engaging and will teach the interviewer a lot about you. Next, be sure to connect this 'about you' and how it will benefit EF, should you be hired.

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35EF Education First AG Interview Questions & Answers

Education

1.At EF Education First, we put a strong emphasis on continued education. We believe there is always more to learn. How do you feel about continued education?

Direct

2.In this position, you may work with underage or vulnerable individuals. We do full background checks on all of our employees. Are you willing to comply?

Education

3.Take a few minutes to walk me through your post-secondary education.

Leadership

4.Tell me about a teacher, leader, or mentor who affected your life in a positive way.

Behavioral

5.At EF Education First, we seek to hire the most compassionate individuals. Do you consider yourself compassionate?

Direct

6.In our industry, your day may not be a typical 8AM - 4PM. Are you willing to work overtime and participate in extra-curricular activities?

Technical

7.At EF Education First, we seek to hire employees who are passionate about education. How would you describe your teaching/mentorship style?

Behavioral

8.What are your thoughts on public vs. private education?

Situational

9.If you could be a subject matter expert in any subject, which would you choose?

Situational

10.Do you prefer working with a student one-on-one or with a larger class of students?

Discovery

11.Private and franchised adult learning institutions have greatly increased in popularity over the years. Do you see value in these institutions? Why or why not?

Leadership

12.Tell me about an organization or group outside of work you contributed to.

Adaptability

13.When have you had to adapt to change?

Behavioral

14.Tell me about your greatest work-related accomplishment.

Discovery

15.If you could start your career over again, what direction would you take?

Discovery

16.Why do you want this job with EF Education First?

Teamwork

17.Describe how you build relationships with your new coworkers and supervisors when entering a new job.

Discovery

18.How do you believe you will complement our department if you are hired?

Situational

19.Give an example of a time you used your listening skills to solve a problem.

Leadership

20.How do you like to encourage ideas in others?

Organizational

21.Do you always double-check or proofread your work?

Discovery

22.List the top three skills you acquired in your last role.

Behavioral

23.Do you think honesty is always the best policy?

Leadership

24.How do you define success?

Leadership

25.What leadership qualities do you possess?

Salary

26.What are your salary expectations?

Behavioral

27.How do you handle stress on the job?

Discovery

28.Tell me something about yourself that I wouldn't know from reading your resume.

Ask The Interviewer

29.What questions do you have for me?

Scenario Based

30.Pretend you are receiving multiple communications regarding a major discount on education tours to take place in South America. As you talk to customers, you identify this "discount" has been promoted from an unidentified source. What do you do?

Scenario Based

31.Pretend that you receive a customer complaint regarding their late payment billing status. How do you address this with the customer?

Scenario Based

32.A customer has just returned from a school trip and complains about their less than perfect meals and lodging. How do you respond?

Scenario Based

33.There is a student that is falling behind in the classroom; how do you respond?

Situational

34.There is a school representative who wants to explore educational tours in Europe but does not know where to start. Tell us how you would navigate this request.

Experience

EF Education First AG Mock Interview

Tell me something about yourself that I wouldn't know from reading your resume.

35EF Education First AG Interview Questions & Answers

1.At EF Education First, we put a strong emphasis on continued education. We believe there is always more to learn. How do you feel about continued education?

2.In this position, you may work with underage or vulnerable individuals. We do full background checks on all of our employees. Are you willing to comply?

3.Take a few minutes to walk me through your post-secondary education.

4.Tell me about a teacher, leader, or mentor who affected your life in a positive way.

5.At EF Education First, we seek to hire the most compassionate individuals. Do you consider yourself compassionate?

6.In our industry, your day may not be a typical 8AM - 4PM. Are you willing to work overtime and participate in extra-curricular activities?

7.At EF Education First, we seek to hire employees who are passionate about education. How would you describe your teaching/mentorship style?

8.What are your thoughts on public vs. private education?

9.If you could be a subject matter expert in any subject, which would you choose?

10.Do you prefer working with a student one-on-one or with a larger class of students?

11.Private and franchised adult learning institutions have greatly increased in popularity over the years. Do you see value in these institutions? Why or why not?

12.Tell me about an organization or group outside of work you contributed to.

13.When have you had to adapt to change?

14.Tell me about your greatest work-related accomplishment.

15.If you could start your career over again, what direction would you take?

16.Why do you want this job with EF Education First?

17.Describe how you build relationships with your new coworkers and supervisors when entering a new job.

18.How do you believe you will complement our department if you are hired?

19.Give an example of a time you used your listening skills to solve a problem.

20.How do you like to encourage ideas in others?

21.Do you always double-check or proofread your work?

22.List the top three skills you acquired in your last role.

23.Do you think honesty is always the best policy?

24.How do you define success?

25.What leadership qualities do you possess?

26.What are your salary expectations?

27.How do you handle stress on the job?

28.Tell me something about yourself that I wouldn't know from reading your resume.

29.What questions do you have for me?

30.Pretend you are receiving multiple communications regarding a major discount on education tours to take place in South America. As you talk to customers, you identify this "discount" has been promoted from an unidentified source. What do you do?

31.Pretend that you receive a customer complaint regarding their late payment billing status. How do you address this with the customer?

32.A customer has just returned from a school trip and complains about their less than perfect meals and lodging. How do you respond?

33.There is a student that is falling behind in the classroom; how do you respond?

34.There is a school representative who wants to explore educational tours in Europe but does not know where to start. Tell us how you would navigate this request.

35.Tell me about your experience using Education and Technology in your career.