Interview Tip: Tell the Story that Drives You!

Interview Tip: Tell the Story that Drives You! The Big Idea ·       Interview tips for aspiring APs (Dos vs. don'ts, or any stories of a successful interview or an interview that did not go well)o   Remember you are interviewing themo   Be authentic – if you compromise in the interview you can never get it backo   Tell what you have done, not what you would doo   Tell the story that drives you ·       What catches the attention of an interview committee that makes them say "we got our person?" I know a lot is influenced based on needs and fit. What do you look for?o   When they tell you it wasn’t the right fit…o   The story; what you have done already; lighthouseo   If you don’t “fit the part” educate them ·       What questions should aspiring APs ask in an interview? o   Ask “what are you looking for in terms of complimenting the team which already exists?”o   What are your expectations of the AP for instructional leadership?o   What opportunities are there for me to grow?o   “If you hired me, and I did a great job, what would that look and sound like? How will you determine if I did a great job?”o   What is your approach to discipline? ·       What are areas in which first-time APs tend to struggle? o   Taking other people’s monkeyso   Doing what others can doo   Missing small opportunities for instructional leadershipo   Getting caught in urgent leadershipo   Failing to be a lighthouseo   Focusing on tasks instead of people (forgetting your purpose)o   Not nurturing your ECTs ·       Discussion on staying positive when getting rejected or not finding that first AP job. I have moments feeling this, but fortunately, I have a supporting wife and dad (former educator, and administrator). I've seen this topic being posted a lot on Facebook groups recently. o   Fit, fit, fit, and it goes both wayso   “When you put a good person in a bad organization, the organization wins” (Mary Hemphill, Limitless Leader)o   Build your support network now (leader, peers, advocate, mentor)o   Ask for feedbacko   Every “no” is one step closer to a “yes.”o   Life doesn’t run on your time or plano   My experience applying to WCU  Close·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/·      I love hearing from you so consider email me at [email protected] or connecting with me on LinkedIn.·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.·      My new book, A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, is now available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html·      Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.·      Cheers!   Frederick’s Links:Email: [email protected]: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsultingDaily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3aThe Strategic Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520