Tips for Students Attending Teacher Interview Day (TID)


Before TID:

  • Review the Student Timeline for TID.
  • Polish your resume and have it critiqued during daily drop-in hours.
  • Register with the Experience Job & Internship Board (required to participate in TID).
  • Attend Education Super Start Saturday.
  • Research your target school districts to help you answer questions and formulate questions to ask the interviewer.
  • Professional interview attire is required. Your appearance is the first impression employers will have of you!
  • Practice your interviewing skills online with InterviewStream or schedule a mock interview in Career Services.
  • View VIDEO of interview tips from a KSU alumnus or the Interview Strategies for Teachers video in our Career Library.
  • Review top teacher interview questions.
    • During TID:
  • Parking in the Student Center Visitor lot is limited, so allow plenty of time to secure a spot.

  • Bring at least 20 copies of your resume, a folder with notepad, pens and a compact version of your portfolio (optional).

  • Bring ONLY the necessary items. While coat racks are available, we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

  • Check-in on the third floor (balcony area) of the Student Center Ballroom (guests are not permitted).  While in the balcony waiting area:  

    »  Review the bulletin boards for announcements. 
    »  Keep noise levels to a minimum.

  • Attend the Meet & Greet session to increase your chances of attaining an interview. Any open interview slots will be filled by school representatives during this session from 8:45-9:45am.
  • Maintain professional and courteous behavior during the entire event:

    » Do not approach interview tables at non-scheduled times. An announcement will be made to inform you that it is time to move to your scheduled interview table to begin your interview.
    » When approaching the table, establish eye contact with the representative and use a firm handshake when introducing yourself. Be assertive without being pushy.
    » Be on time and do not miss your interview.

  • The Interview Cancellation and No Show Policy is in effect for all interviews.

  • Provide representatives with a copy of your professional resume. If you were pre-selected for the interview, the interviewer will have a copy of the resume you uploaded to the Experience Job & Internship Board.

    » Be prepared to verbally provide a summary of your background, achievements, and career interests.
    » Be prepared to articulate your strengths, skills, goals, and why you have an interest in the represented school.
    » Ask for school system literature, an application, and the interviewer's business card for follow-up after your interview.
    » Ask what happens next in the hiring process, and what you can do to advance your candidacy.
    » At the end of the interview, extend a firm handshake and express appreciation for the employer's time in speaking with you.

  • After each interview, return to the balcony waiting area via the stairs at the rear of the Ballroom.

  • Do not linger on the Ballroom floor or approach a table without a scheduled interview.
    • After TID:
  • Within 48 hours, send a thank-you note to all administrators you spoke with.
  • Keep detailed records of all school contacts, interviews, applications, and credentials sent for future reference.
  • Make follow-up phone calls with the district about two-three weeks after your interview.
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