I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Teach for America in Oct 2009
Interview
First there is an online application (Basic information, resume, letter of intent - detailed information is given on the website). Second, if selected to move on, there is a phone interview (questions about your interest in TFA's mission, about your resume, things to get to know you better) or you can bypass it directly to the final day-long interview. If you make it to the final day long interview, beforehand you read the prereadings, prepare a 5 minute sample lesson plan, prepare all the required documents (official transcript and I-9, etc), have your recommenders complete their forms and make your selections for the assignment/grade level/subject preference form.
The interview was relaxed and they were certainly there to help. They made it clear they would help you through the whole process of becoming a teacher with your own mentor guiding you.
easy and fun, lots of help through the process. Very helpful and kind, lots of responsiveness. everyone has a clear vision of the mission, and wants to achieve it. Loved it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you take care of yourself in a high stress job?
It's a one-hour interview covering both technical and behavioral rounds, including a case study. So, prepare to discuss your skills, past experiences, and walk through your problem-solving approach for a real-world business scenario.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to walk them through a case study, explaining how I would approach the problem, structure my analysis, and recommend a solution. They focused on my thought process, communication, and ability to connect insights to business outcomes.
