So I just finished my EPIK interview and I'm not sure how it went! I think I may have spent some time over-prepping myself, but it definitely made me more confident for the actual interview. My interviewer was quite nice and provided me with all of the answers I needed. I will find out in 2 to 3 business days, whether I have been passed on or not! This will be the longest 2-3 days of my life, but I am excited for my Korean lessons to start next week!
Here are a few interview suggestions:
1) Make sure you have your EPIK application in front of you
2) Seriously consider your motivation for applying and express this as passionately as you can
3) During a skype interview: When you speak, look into the camera instead of the screen and when you receive information look at the screen. I know this sounds basic...but nerves will can the best of you.
4) Consciously make sure you slow down when you speak and avoid using slang.
5) Smile, present yourself well (nice shirt) and remember you are selling yourself! You are your greatest product, they want you! If they didn't, you would not have been passed through to this stage. So be confident!
6) Don't feel like you need to answer right away, slow things down, think about your answer and answer honestly.
7)Brush up on your history of Korea as well as current affairs.
8) Consider your strengths and weaknesses-seriously! Not just saying "I'm a perfectionist"
9) Consider things like: your co-teacher, classroom management, your teaching style and your teaching philosophy
10)If you get nervous think about youtube kittens battling toddlers...it really helps me to smile!
