About this episode
Get ready for another belly-laugh-inducing episode of Teachers Off Duty where Lauran, Tell, Bri, and Gabe hilariously navigate the tricky terrain of teacher interview questions. Tell kicks off the episode by recalling his experience of doing a teaching sample during an interview. The whole gang chimes in, leading Gabe to share a bizarre tale that will have you in stitches. Ever wondered why Gabe didn't choose the path of a doctor? The reason will make you chuckle and melt your heart! Navigating the awkwardness of self-praise during interviews, Tell offers some hilariously honest insight into turning your weaknesses into strengths. Then we dive into the world of weird interview questions with Gabe, who shares a puzzling story involving manhole covers. Ever thought about grilling your interviewers? Listen to Tell's strategy of asking them if they know their own mission statement. However, heed Bri's warning about the perils of coming off too cocky in an interview. Lauran shares her challenging journey of interviewing at schools for three years, diving into the issue of nepotism, and recounting a run-in with an unsupportive principal. Lauran's GPS mishap and almost leaving teaching altogether makes for another humorous tale. Don't miss 'Good or Garbage with Gabe', where he vents about the pitfalls of online applications for schools and the redundancy of resume forms. Lauran follows up with a humorous tale of social media stalking during job applications, while Tell shares a Facebook blunder that will leave you in fits of laughter. This episode wraps up with Gabe's story about turning down a job offer under the threat of being kicked out by his dad, and an entertaining walk through his path into teaching. -- Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com/collections/teachers-off-duty Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69pLuB4cKPCP8UG3eCImfP Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod Become a Patreon member to access exclusive bonus content with hilarious games: https://www.patreon.com/teachersoffdutypodcast