How to Answer: Have you ever received an award or special workplace accolade?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a High School Teacher job interview.
3. Have you ever received an award or special workplace accolade?
How to Answer
Be sure to add any special awards and accolades on your resume! If you do have these listed on your resume, the interviewer is asking for you to elaborate on the information you have provided. Briefly review any award, what the circumstances were surrounding your nomination, and end with discussing what it meant to you.
Written by Rachelle Enns on March 30th, 2021
Answer Example
"I received the 'Teacher of the Year' award at my current school, last year. Nominations were by the student body as well as the faculty. When I won the award it was such a boost to my confidence! I know that my work is appreciated and my efforts are noticed. It was really special to me."
Written by Rachelle Enns on March 30th, 2021
Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback
Anonymous Answer
"I have received the Business award in Grade 12. Then I had rough university years, however, I managed to graduate and then I post-graduate studies in accounting, which helped me land a good job."
Rachelle's Feedback
Mentioning your business award is great! Avoid putting a damper on your positive answer by discussing your rough years. It just causes more questions than anything. I have revamped your answer slightly, below.
"Yes! I was proud to have received the business award in Grade 12 for my efforts in {talk about the project}."