As most of you know, I have decided to go back to work in the fall (assuming a district will hire me). What I want to know is–when we start having computer programs interview potential candidates? I have had 4 interviews that consisted of sitting in front of a computer and answering 50 or so multiple choice questions, that are scientifically proven to show my teaching philosophy and ability as well as the probability that I will survive in the teaching profession. A multiple choice survey can show all of that. There is no opportunity in these instances to qualify any answer–and let me tell you there are some that should be qualified as the choices that they give you are not that great–in my opinion.
I just want to talk to a real person. I don’t do well on tests and I am such a geek that I want to get a better “score” each time so I second guess my answers and change them from test to test–did I mention that 3 times I had to take the same test for 3 different districts (and I received 3 different sets of ratings). It is irritating to me that we have passed off the job of screening applicants for teaching jobs to a computer. Maybe I am bitter, because I don’t like these types of tests and don’t feel they really represent my ability, intellect and love for teaching.
I know I shouldn’t worry about this and I know I should be at peace with this whole–“If I get a job great, and if I don’t that’s okay too.” But I am not, as I think it says something about me personally. I have been in education long enough to know that there are teachers out there who shouldn’t be teaching, but are because they know how to play this whole interview/screening game. I am not that kind of person. I have been lucky enough to get hired at my teaching jobs because I got to meet face to face with those who were doing the hiring. If I can get the interview–I seal the deal. But if all I ever get to do is answer mulitiple choice questions about what I may or may not do in a hypothetical situation…I fear a job is not in my future.
**Still no news on our embassy/travel dates–I am hoping hear tomorrow**
Embracing Imperfection 
Interesting. Sounds horrible and I agree with your frustration!
Perhaps the intention was to get around the preferences given to family members/who ya know in face-to-face interviews from the get-go? As in related to ethics in hiring, etc.
A lot of this type of policy at all levels of government from school districts on up have sure brought forth a bunch of unintended consequences! whatta pain!
good wishes on the hunt. I hate tests too. ICK!
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I don’t do well on the hypotheticals even in face-to-face 😦 I had to complete a teaching style profile test for the last place I applied, it was particularly annoying because it was definitely created for teachers and I wasn’t even applying to be a teacher!
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