I have a colleague who is super enthusiastic about making videos for the school. Since I have cultivated a reputation as a stellar teacher (no hint of shame here), he recently approached me to ask if I would like to make an instructional video for the school. I was initially hesitant about taking on an additional thing on my overflowing plate but decided to throw caution to the wind and just say yes. After all, I would not be working at my current job forever. An instructional video seemed like the right tool to add to my portfolio.
Here’s a script that I wrote for the interview. Watch this space!
How to Ace Interviews with Guru Heng
Why I’m a guru
- Have successfully gotten jobs with local and overseas educational organisations
- Also passed interviews to join locals and overseas projects
Why you need interviewing skills
- Maybe you want to take up a leadership position in school
- You want to take part in programmes like National Youth Achievement Award or get a scholarship. You need to demonstrate to the interviewers that you are qualified
- To find a job that pays you for doing what you love and what you are good at
Three things I want to impart
- There’s no need to be scared of the interviewers. The interview is focused on you - and you know yourself best.
- No one really asks textbook questions like “What are your strengths?” Just expect left field questions and roll with the punches.
- Speak from your heart. Have fun chatting with your interviewers. But at the same time, show them that you are determined to get the job
Three questions you should have great answers for
- “Tell me about yourself” Typically the first question no matter what interview you go for. Speak about your personal hobbies and professional experiences for about a minute. Don’t just say what things you like. Explain WHY you like them
- “Why do you want this role/job?” Your interviewers want to be courted like the pretty girl/handsome boy you have your eyes on. Tell them why you are hungry to work for/with them. Flaunt your colourful confidence - make them want to work with you too
- “How can you contribute to our club/company/project?” or “What can you bring to our club/company/project?” A common textbook question is “What are your strengths?” But no one has ever asked me that in my experience. Everyone wants to know how I can help them achieve their goals instead. Be sure to explain why you would be a competent and fun fit
