Edutribe has arranged a free job interview training guide for Early Childhood Educators including mock-up interviews, CV and cover letter templates, interview questions and more.
The Job Interview Preparation guide includes:
Audio Training - with valuable tips by a recruitment officer at One Tree Community Services who interviews candidates for more than 50 children’s services across Australia.
Mockup Interview - Anonymous online interview where you can practice and think of specific examples about your previous experience and get 100% ready for your next real interview.
CV & Cover Letter Templates- Easy to fill in templates designed specifically for Early Education and Care professionals.
Interview Questions- Complete list of industry-specific questions you might expect at an interview for a position of an Early Education and Care job in Australia.
As an Educator, you will need to be familiar with a variety of topics from knowing about the approved frameworks (EYLF, MTOP etc.), to understanding how to handle scenario type questions. Each service brings different types of interview questions that may be asked. Here is a collection of interview questions that you can prepare for: Interview Questions For A Job In Childcare
The following article "Preparing For An Interview" should give you a heads-up in preparing for an interview in a childcare centre for a traineeship, casual or a full-time position.
To download the guide: Job Interview Preparation Guide
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