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Question 31 of 40 for our Superintendent Mock Interview

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Question 31 of 40

If you were the successful candidate, tell me the first thing you would do to make an impact on our school board.

The interviewer asks you what you would do to impact the school board because they are interested in seeing your priorities if offered the job. They want to hear that you would get to know the school board members and staff to build relationships and understand their goals and challenges. They also want to see that you would work to identify areas for improvement and collaborate with everyone to come up with solutions. If the interviewer mentioned something in the interview that they are looking to improve, describing how you would tackle that issue would be great to mention in your response.

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How to Answer: If you were the successful candidate, tell me the first thing you would do to make an impact on our school board.

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  • 31. If you were the successful candidate, tell me the first thing you would do to make an impact on our school board.

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      The interviewer asks you what you would do to impact the school board because they are interested in seeing your priorities if offered the job. They want to hear that you would get to know the school board members and staff to build relationships and understand their goals and challenges. They also want to see that you would work to identify areas for improvement and collaborate with everyone to come up with solutions. If the interviewer mentioned something in the interview that they are looking to improve, describing how you would tackle that issue would be great to mention in your response.

      Written by Krista Wenz on June 25th, 2023

      Answer Example

      "If I were hired, I would plan to make an impact on the school board and leadership team by meeting with them immediately to discuss the short and long-term vision for the schools. I believe when all board members feel heard and valued, we can work together to make positive changes that benefit our students and community. To accomplish this, I would schedule regular meetings and encourage board members to share their thoughts and ideas. Additionally, I would work to ensure that all board decisions are transparent and accessible to the public. By fostering a culture of collaboration and transparency, I believe we can make a real impact on our school board. Successful change is much easier to achieve when everyone is working towards a clear goal."

      Written by Krista Wenz on June 25th, 2023

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I want to set up some informal meetings, preferably around mealtimes, where we can eat and share ideas about your vision and goals going forward. I want to know your preferred method for communicating. I also want to know if there are any sacred cows to avoid and when our first official training is scheduled. I am eager to get started and cannot wait to see the great impact of us working together."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Your suggestion of setting up meetings around mealtimes is excellent! This idea highlights your 'community' approach nicely. Overall, your method shows respect and spotlights the fact that you will not go in 'guns blazing' but rather with a gentler communicative approach.
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