Walk me through your career history. Do you have any experience working in a school system?
"I am newer to my career; however, I do have experience in a school system through my practicum hours. I worked a few different support roles in a local elementary school including teachers' assistant, principal's assistant, and administrative assistant. I look forward to bringing this experience to work at your school."
"I have four years experience working as a volunteer teacher's assistant. After spending a great deal of time volunteering in the school system, I knew that I wanted to work in it full time. I applied at my kids' school for the attendance clerk role and have been performing well in this function ever since."
The interviewer wants to know about your work experience related to the education industry. Your answer will help in determining if you have the desired knowledge and skills to perform this job well. You either have an experience working in a school system, or you don't. If you do not have experience working for an educational based facility, you may have experienced working in an environment of similar structure. Be sure to make that connection for the interviewer.
"I have three years of experience as an attendance clerk and in this time span I have been handling tasks related to absences and tardiness. I am well versed in the requirements for this job."
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Anonymous Answer
I have not worked in the school system; however, I chair a community in my children's school. I also have a lot of customer service experience, and I am confident I can apply that experience to this position.
Rachelle's Feedback
Your experience as a chair in your child's' school community is fantastic exposure to a school-based environment. I encourage you to expand on this experience and what it has taught you about the inner workings of a school system. How will this experience help you to succeed as an Attendance Clerk?
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