Interview Tips

Once you secure an interview via Early Learning Placements, we will provide you with a detailed interview guide to ensure that you are able to perform to the best of your ability during interview.  Your consultant will also assist you to prepare for the interview. However, as a general guide, below we have outlined some information that you may find useful in your initial preparation.

Preparing your resume

It is important that your resumes clearly represents your experience and educational qualifications.  There is no set rule as to the lay out of your resume, however, it is important to ensure that it is clear, concise and has no spelling mistakes.  Early Learning Placements recommends that you list your past roles in order of your most recent experience first and that your tasks are listed in bullet point format to make for easy reading.  It is adviseable to address the requirements of the job advertisement on your resume.  Ensure that your resume is no more than 3 pages long.

Preparation & Research

The key to success for any interview is good research and preparation.  Ensure that you take the time to research information relating to the facility you are applying for.  The easiest way to do this is by reviewing their website and/or and brochures or documentation available on the facility.  Your Early Learning Placements consultant will also be able to assist you with additional information. 

Interview Questions

It is normal for most people do get nervous during an interview.  Therefore we strongly recommend that you make a list of some example questions and different situations you have been in that you are likely to be asked during the interview.  It is common for employers to ask you questions around your qualifications, strengths, weaknesses and how you have handled various situations relating to children, team work, communication and leadership skills (where applicable).   It is advised that you practise with a friend or family member prior to the interview.  This will get you thinking about different experiences that you have been in and hence during the interview you will more easily be able demonstrate your ability to handle them.  This is a great opportunity for you to promote yourself during the interview.

Your Early Learning Placements consultant will also explain the concept of behavioural based interview questions and the best way to address them.

We also recommend that you ask questions at the end of the interview to ensure that you have enough information about the facility in the event you are offered the role.

Interview Tips

During interview, you are wanting to impress your potential Employer.  Below are some helpful hints.

Be on time for your interview (aim to arrive at your interview 10 minutes prior to the scheduled interview time).

Ensure that your mobile phone is switched off prior to interview.

Make sure you are dressed in a suitable manner.  First impressions are important!

During the interview it is important that you speak clearly and provide examples within your answers.

Ensure that you make eye contact with all persons during the interview.

Make sure that you ask questions relevant to the position you have applied for.

After the interview

Upon completion of the interview, be sure to contact your Early Learning Placements consultant to provide your interview feedback.