How to prepare for the LTO list 
  interview:
  Goal:
  Convince the interview team of your ability to 
  work effectively as a Long Term occasional 
  teacher with BWDSB
      Typical Interview format
  • Introductions
  • Discussion of interview format
  • The Formal Interview 
  • Opportunity to ask questions/add relevant 
   information
  • The Close
            Preparation and Practice
     lead to better interview performance!
                     • Knowledge 
         Increase    • Skills/Abilities
                     • Confidence
                         •  Stress 
                         •  Anxiety
                         •  Uncertainty
              Decrease
                    Core competencies 
       Most employers are looking for:
•    Decision making and problem solving
•    Leadership /Motivation
•    Communication
•    Proactivity - Planning and Organization
•    Team building
•    Interpersonal skills – ability to perceive/manage emotions
•    Systems Thinking – understand the complex and reciprocal 
     connections among different elements of the organization
•    Resilience – persisting in the face of initial failure
•    Optimism/growth mindset
         Before the interview: Preparation!
   •   Know Your Product (YOU) :
        – Strengths, qualities, relevant qualifications, work experiences, and 
            special skills & competencies – Don’t assume the interviewers 
            know your resume – restate all relevant points in the interview
   •   Know how your qualifications and qualities match the position – be prepared 
       to articulate specific examples of how you “have done” or “would do” 
       something
   •   Prepare your attire: Professional
   •   Anticipate the interview questions and plan answers
   •   Plan to arrive early– at least 10 min and bring a copy of your resume and 
       other applicable information