Music Teacher Mock Interview
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Question 12 of 30
Why did you leave your last job?
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Shane Reinhard is a high school English teacher focused on English 9 Honors, English 11, Yearbook/Journalism, and AP Seminar.
Leaving a job is usually a difficult process. But, an interviewer wants to understand what the process was like for you. They want to make sure they are making the right hire, and not someone who was toxic at their last job.
Shane Reinhard is a high school English teacher focused on English 9 Honors, English 11, Yearbook/Journalism, and AP Seminar.
"I left my last job because my husband got a job out here. I really did like my last job because of the community. But, my husband got an offer that we could not refuse."
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I was personally invited by the choral director to apply since she knew about my past teaching experiences in Middle School.
I wanted to support their program and CCSD and apply. But a year of teaching secondary has only confirmed that I really enjoy and miss teaching elementary.
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It's understandable that you prefer teaching elementary students over secondary ones and good that you've figured this out about yourself. It will impress the interviewer that the choral director personally asked you to apply to your last job (it's nice that you're in demand!) End your response by reminding the interviewer why this role is the one that you want and why you'll excel in it. Good job!
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