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#187: You Should Be Interviewing the School Too (Not Just the Other Way Around)
#187: You Should Be Interviewing the School Too (Not Just the Other Way Around)
Most teachers walk into interviews thinking:
“I just need them to pick me.”
But what if that mindset is exactly what’s holding you back?
In this episode, we’re flipping the dynamic.
Because you should be interviewing the school just as much as they’re interviewing you.
We’re talking about:
Why saying “no” to questions is a missed opportunity
How this mindset leads to burnout and misalignment
What to look for in a school or district
Red flags most teachers overlook
The best questions to ask at the end of your interview
This is where you step into your power.