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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 15 MIN

#186: If You're Saying This is Interviews You're Blending In

from The Present Teacher Podcast · host Helena Hains

If you’ve ever Googled “teacher interview buzzwords”… This episode is for you. Because the phrases you think are helping you stand out… Might actually be the reason you’re blending in. In this episode, we’re talking about: The most common buzzwords teachers use in interviews Why they don’t work (and what hiring teams actually think) How to answer questions in a way that feels genuine and aligned The REMI framework to structure strong, memorable responses The identity shift that changes how you show up in interviews This is where you stop trying to sound right… And start showing who you actually are. Download the Ultimate Teacher Interview Guide: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-interview-guide   Ultimate Teacher Interview Bundle: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-interview-bundle    Land Your Dream Job: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/land-your-dream-job ___________________________❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr___________________________// RESOURCES💌 Join our email list for weekly motivation | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-interview-guide 🌼 Join our Community off of Facebook | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/QUzcjYLT ___________________________//  ABOUTI’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.The Present Teacher Podcast is a resourcefor teacher interviews, classroom setup, classroom management, and time management. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!

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