Ep 10. Communicating Your Why in Job Interviews

04/09/24 • 11 min

Embarking on a new career path can feel overwhelming, but I can help. Crafting a career narrative is not just about explaining the desire to leave teaching but also about conveying the excitement and commitment to contributing to the success of a potential employer. In today's episode, I explain how to share stories from your teaching experience that highlight transferable skills and passion for your next role. I also provide an example "why statement" you can tailor for interviews and your cover letter that will resonate with your future tech employers. Stay tuned until the end for bonus interview tips!
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The UX Teacher Prep Podcast - Ep 10. Communicating Your Why in Job Interviews

Transcript

Zee00:00:00.119

Hello teacher friends . Coach Zee here and I have a question why do you want to leave teaching ? Can you answer this question in 60 seconds or less ? What if you were in an interview ? What would you say ?

Zee00:00:13.021

One of the biggest things transitioning teachers struggle with is explaining why they're leaving the classroom . Teachers are leaving for so m