Roller coaster of a day (mentally). I became so nervous about my upcoming interview that I was pretty much useless today. My anxiety stemmed from an idea this weekend to pursue an unconventional interview strategy. My thought was to openly acknowledge the gaps in my experience, while portraying myself as a fresh, self-assured candidate with a ton of "upside," to use a common sports term. But this path was so unconventional and risky that it was hard to stay in tune with my natural confidence.
At the end of today, however, a new approach came to mind: anecdotes. Wherever possible, answer questions with real anecdotes from my recent experience. Establish myself as a do-er, not a talker. Speak from experience, not from intelligence. And so I spent some time at a coffee shop tonight, listing upwards of 40 anecdotes that reveal my special qualities as an educator and as a leader. My confidence has been restored, and I stand on a more solid plane than when I woke up this morning.
My mentor principal also gave me some great advice. Be prepared to talk about my "non-negotiables" as an administrator. Be prepared to describe a hypothetical program of professional development training.
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