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Uteach is just back from a trip to Canada. We attended a number of teacher recruitment fairs accross Ontario and Alberta and met some fantastic potential candidates for September 2008! Luckily the weather wasn’t too cold this time although we did have the woolies out!
Canada continues to be one of Uteach’s favourite countries to recruit teachers from. Canadian teachers have an excellent reputation in UK schools and we are looking forward to getting as many high quality teachers on board this year as possible.
We are back in Ontario and Alberta in March with Head Teachers from some of our partner schools who are very keen to meet and hire our Canadian applicants. This is a really great way for teachers to secure UK jobs as they will get to meet the Head Teachers face to face as opposed to just speaking on the phone. We look foward to our return to Canada (hopefully to warmer weather…)!
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Written by Claire on January 31st, 2008 with no comments.
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This year we are improving our services to our teachers by organising great socials events! We plan to hold a social a couple of times a term and all our teachers will be invited. Basically we will be organising a fab night out and everyone is welcome!
We reckon that our teachers would like to get to know one another and share their experiences of teaching in the UK. Settling into a new area can be a slow process and it always helps to have extra contacts and people to have a pint with! It will also be a good way for teachers to share ideas and resources.
To be invited to the socials you need only be teaching through Uteach Recruitment - we will do the rest!
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Written by Claire on July 31st, 2007 with no comments.
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This is the time of year for teachers to start worrying if they haven’t secured a teaching post for september. School starts back in just five weeks and many qualified Hdip/PGCE/PGDE graduates will be faced with “subbing” in Ireland next term. It’s a shame that so many high quality teachers are turned out in Ireland each year and the sorry truth of it is that there simply are not enough jobs for them. Teaching in the UK is a good solution for any teacher unable to find employment in Irish schools as there are still plently opportunities in teaching accross the water. Of course, if someone really doesn’t want to go abroad, there’s not much we can do to persuade them, but if someone has the slightest inclination to travel, I would really recommend trying out teaching in the UK. Uteach Recruitment helps with all aspects of relocation and job application and we also offer plently of advice on teaching over there - members of our team are teachers that have taught in England, so we know the ropes!
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Written by Claire on July 26th, 2007 with no comments.
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Uteach held two interview days recently in Ireland - 20st April in Dublin and the 21st April in Cork. They were a great success, with dozens of excellent candidates attending and being interviewed by head teachers from England. We brought the heads/deputy heads from six schools over to Ireland for the two days, each of whom had a number of positions available for september. They were delighted with the standard of the irish candidates, many of whom are still studying for their Hdip/PGDE/PGCE/BEd.
The interview days are a great way for teachers to “get their foot in the door”, as they get to meet the actual head teachers in Ireland, before heading abroad. After the interviews, Uteach gives the teachers the opportunity to go to visit and have a further interview with one or two schools. 90% of the teachers who attended the Cork or Dublin interviews were successful and over the next couple of weeks, will go to visit the schools.
Uteach are holding other interview days in Ireland this summer - get your CV in, to be considered for this great opportunity!
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Written by Claire on May 2nd, 2007 with no comments.
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Uteach is now recruiting Swedish candidates. Due to their high standard of teacher training and excellent levels of English, Swedish teachers are in demand in UK schools. We are advertising throughout Sweden and placing teachers from April onwards. As Sweden is part of the EU, no work permit is required and the teacher’s qualifications are recognised by the Scottish and English teaching councils. Uteach will, as with Irish and Canadian candidates, help with all aspects of relocation, such as accommodation, travel and bank accounts and will continue to find perfect full time positions for all their teachers.
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Written by Claire on April 24th, 2007 with no comments.
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Uteach Recruitment is travelling to Canada in January 2007 to recruit Canadian teachers. Secondary schools in England and Scotland are finding it increasingly difficult to fill postitions, especially for subjects such as Maths, Science, ICT, English and Design & Technology. We are now looking to overseas teachers to fill positions in their schools.
Up to now, Uteach has specilised in the recruitment of mainly Irish teachers and has placed dozens each month in jobs in England and Scotland. We have established ourselves as the number 1 teacher recruitment agency in Ireland. Now we are looking to expand and see Canada as the next hot spot for high quality teachers.
Canadian teachers have an excellent reputation in UK schools. They are recognised as being hardworking, pleasant and flexible. Many are eager to travel and as London is the gateway to Europe, see moving the the UK as an excellent opportunity.
Uteach offers teachers a total relocation package which includes help finding accomodation, opening bank accounts, free pre-employment training, free travel vouchers, free UK welcome pack and great Uteach socials. Canadian teachers will not find a more friendly efficient service elsewhere!
Uteach will be in Toronto for 8 days in January, attending teacher career fairs, holding interviews and giving presentations. We are eager to meet as many Canadian teachers as possible and get the ball rolling for them, should they wish to travel in 2007.
It is a very exciting time for Uteach. We look forward to welcoming new teachers on board in the new year!
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Written by Claire on December 14th, 2006 with no comments.
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The first part of this article discussed the necessity to research the company background, the industry competitors and the industry trends before attending a job interview. In this, the second part, (click here to read the first part) we will focus on the preparation required to communicate at an optimum level with the interviewer.
1) Determine the questions you are likely to be asked
You need to put yourself in the mind of the interviewer, acting on behalf of your prospective future employer before attending the job interview. This will give you the best chance of being prepared to answer all the questions. It will also reduce the chance of being ‘floored’ by a question that you hadn’t even considered before.
Key questions that you shouldn’t have any problem answering include, “Why do you want to work here”, “Where do you see yourself in five years time”, “What do you think are the key skills for this job” and “What key skills would you bring to this job”. You need to practice pre-prepared answers to these questions until they sound natural, believable and confident.
Next, you need to think about questions that you are likely to be asked that relate to the existing or future politics within the organization. For instance, if the original entrepreneur that started the business runs the company, then the interviewer may try and find out if you are comfortable working in a fairly reactive environment.
2) Prepare your own questions
You need to prepare you own questions about the role and company before the interview. This shows that you are keen on the job role and are proactive in nature. In addition, it shows the company that they perhaps may have to ‘sell’ the role to you should it be offered.
The questions that you need to ask should be about the future business strategy, their opinion of their own competitors and current operational and technological procedures. Other good questions to ask include promotional opportunities or personal development opportunities, however these two areas need to be touched sensitively as there may not be any such opportunities available at present, and the company may simply want to ensure that the individual that they recruit will want to stay working in the same role for a reasonable period of time.
3) Be prepared to ‘close’ the interview effectively
If you ‘close’ your job interview effectively, you’ll be ensuring that you know when a decision about a job offer will be made, when a second interview will be conducted, or the likelihood of you being offered the position.
If a prospective future line manager is interviewing you, then the chances are that you will be able to get good feedback on what your chances are of being offered the job. If you ask questions like “Is there anything that you feel I haven’t gone into enough details about” or “How do you think I’d personally fit into the organisation”, it demonstrates your keenness for the role.
If, on the other hand an HR department is conducting the interview, it may be more worthwhile to close the interview by saying something like “I’d like to confirm that I’m very much interested in the position. Do you conduct second interviews or make a decision after today?”
The bottom line is that you have to leave the interviewer with a feeling that you’re keen on the position and that you’d be happy to stay in the job role in question for a decent period of time.
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Written by David on November 27th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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So many people blow their chances of getting their dream job before the interview. They aren’t armed with the basic facts that make them feel properly prepared and informed at the interview stage. So what information should the interviewee find out before attending a job interview?
1) Company Background
The Internet has to be the key for finding about the company. First of all have a look at the company website. What kind of tone is the website setting? What kind of consumer is the company likely to be targeting?
Have a good read through any mission statements, financial results or ‘about us’ sections on the company website. As well as getting a better feel of the company paradigm, you will be able to discuss future company strategy from a more informed perspective at the interview.
Remember to have a search for other websites that offer a neutral perspective on the company as well. Companies House provides information on previous years’ accounts. Also, the Chairman, CEO or Managing Director may have appeared in the news in the past, so remember to search for their personal names on websites like Google News.
2) Industry Competitors
You need to know who your future competition will be if you get the job. In addition, if you can inform the company at interview stage of things that they don’t already know about the competition, it gives you a significant advantage to getting the job.
First of all, search for your prospective future company name on a search engine like Google. (Don’t type the URL straight into the address box at the top of the page.) Secondly, assuming you find the company’s website listed on the search engine, there should be an option for viewing ‘similar sites’. Click on this option and you should be able to view a list of websites belonging to companies in the same industry.
Once you find the competitors’ websites, it is a good idea to do a very quick ‘SWOT analysis’ of their product and service offering. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. All you have to do is write down five quick bullet points on each SWOT heading about each company. It should take no longer that an hour to focus on the three most likely competitors, but it demonstrates a superb amount of personal preparation and keenness for the position at the interview.
3) Industry Trends
From your Competitor SWOT Analysis, you will be able to determine whether or not the competitors have any unique selling proposition compared to the company that you have the job interview with. You can then establish whether or not the consumer market for such unique propositions are expanding or contracting.
Ways of determining whether or not it is worthwhile suggesting during your job interview for your prospective employer to consider amending their current product offering include researching consumer trends websites such as Mintel or business information websites like the Financial Times.
In Job Hunting Tips – Interview Preparation – Part 2, we will discuss the questions you are likely to be asked at a job interview, the questions you should prepare to ask at your job interview and techniques to ‘close’ the interview effectively.
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Written by David on November 27th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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The following article concludes the top 10 ways to ensure that you show good interview body language. Make sure that all the preparation you do for a job interview isn’t in vain. Your body language is key to job interview success. (Click here to read part one of the article)
The final 5 of the top 10 ways to improve your interview body language are as follows:
6) Make sure that your eyes sparkle
It’s all very well having good eye contact at your interview, but if your eyes aren’t looking bright and interested then you’re making life difficult for yourself! Make sure that you have a good night’s sleep your interview. Remember – this is a very important day – you need to look your best and have no bags under your eyes! If you want your eyes to sparkle then it’s worthwhile getting some whitening eye drops. It doesn’t cost much but it will work.
7) Be engaged
It’s important to be subtly positive at your job interview. You need to demonstrate that you’re actively taking part in the interview. When your interviewer is telling you about the job role and company, make sure that you nod subtly. This shows that you are listening and are interested in what they are saying. It shows that your are engaged in the discussion process and want to be part of the organisation.
8) Breathe deeply
One of the best ways to relax before an important interview is to breath deeply. If you breathe deeply, not only are you relaxing by slowing your rapid, nervous heartbeat, you’re also ensuring that your brain has as much oxygen as possible. This means that you’ll be able to think clearly at your interview and be able to respond to difficult questioning more rapidly. Breathing deeply before an interview will provide you with the effective combination of being relaxed and alert at the same time.
9) Accept an offer of a glass of water
You may not feel like a glass of water, but taking a sip from a glass of water can have a calming effect on your interview performance. It can give you an opportunity to collect your thoughts while refreshing you. It will also give you a chance to get used to the surroundings while the interviewer is out of the room getting the glass of water. This will also give you’re the opportunity to gather your thoughts and decide upon any amendments to your interview strategy as well as reviewing your prepared responses to questions.
10) Practice your handshake
So many people haven’t got the right ‘professional’ handshake. Remember that this is part of the first and last impression that you leave at the interview. If you have a weak, limp handshake then this tells the interviewer that you may not have the ability to deal with confrontation. On the other hand, if your handshake is too strong, then you may not be a good listener. You may be quite confident about controlling a situation, but you may be less likely to be democratic in approach. To demonstrate the happy medium, have a firm but not hard grip, make good eye contact at the same time and mirror the style of the person whose hand you are shaking.
In summary, mirroring is the key. If you’re able to subtly copy the tonality of your interviewer’s body language, you’ll find it much more easier to communicate because you’ll be speaking the same silent body language. This will put you streets ahead of the competition in the race for your dream job.
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Written by David on November 27th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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The following article summarises the top 10 ways to ensure that you show good interview body language. Make sure that all the preparation you do for a job interview isn’t in vain. Your body language is key to job interview success.
The top 10 ways to improve your interview body language are as follows:
1) Eye Contact
There’s nothing more off-putting to an interviewer than the interviewee being unable to make regular, good, strong eye contact. The interviewer may think that because you’re unable to do this, you either have something to hide or you may not have the conviction of your beliefs. If you’re struggling to concentrate when looking straight into someone’s eyes, then try looking in-between their eyes. They won’t be able to tell that you aren’t looking straight into their eyes, but you’ll find it easier to maintain focus. Try it with a friend first to see what I mean.
2) Smile
You need to practice a strong, sincere, smile. A good smile has the power to say, “I’m a happy, confident person and I’d love to work here”. Try practicing smiling in a mirror. Practice a smile that puts people at ease. It’s just as much your responsibility to ensure that there is a relaxed atmosphere during the interview. If you’re embarrassed about your smile, see what a dentist can do about it. It might not cost too much to fix your teeth – and it will save you a lot of money if you get the job!
3) Open Body Language
Again, try practicing this with a friend first. Make sure that your legs are slightly apart if you’re a gent. Place your hands apart, on your thighs is good. Open body language is even more important when the interviewer is talking. It demonstrates that you are receptive to the question and actively listening. Remember when you practice your body language with a friend to take a note of what to do with each part of your body. Unless you do that – and remember – you’re leaving it to chance that your body language come across well at your job interview.
4) Don’t slouch
It’s easy to appear as if you slouch too much. This is especially prevalent if you’re asked to site in a large, soft seat. Try not to appear too relaxed. Not sitting right back in the seat is a good idea. If you sit forward, it makes you look more attentive and more interested. Some people slouch because they’re not very interested. Other people slouch because they have bad body language. Either way an interviewer isn’t going to be too impressed. Try practicing in a mirror at home.
5) Don’t be too erect
If you’re too erect then you won’t appear too relaxed. If an experienced interviewer is interviewing you then they might put this down to stage fright. They might just judge you on what you’re saying rather than how uptight you appear. However, if you’re interviewer isn’t too experienced then they might not feel relaxed either because of your posturing. They could leave the interview with a feeling that you weren’t as good as the other person simply because you were too erect. Try to relax… but not too much!
This article will be concluded in the ‘Top 10 Ways To Improve Your Interview Body Language – Part Two’.
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Written by David on November 27th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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