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English Instructor
Entry Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
There was a test with questions about the correct teaching methods to be applied for different topics given to children of certain ages (e.g. what's the best way to teach Simple Past to students from 09 to 12 years old? // in what way would you explain the difference between is and are to students from 05 to 08 years old?).
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your past experience at school x.
- What made you choose to become a teacher?
- What difficulties do teachers face in Brazil nowadays?
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English Teacher
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process involved the coordinator asking 3 to 4 questions selected from a predefined list. Following this, a written test required explaining instructions for clarifying specific doubts. The process concluded with an essay on a given theme, such as 'What makes a teacher great?'.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- The coordinator will ask 3 to 4 questions from a list.
- You will complete a written test where you explain how your instructions would be to clarify specific doubts.
- You will write an essay detailing your opinion about a theme, for example 'What makes a teacher great?'.
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English Instructor
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Other
It was a long process with many stages. First, there was a phone interview in English. Then, an in-person English test. After that, an English interview with very specific and situational questions. They also gave a presentation about the school. The worst part was five days of unpaid training, from 9 AM to 6 PM, as part of the selection process. It was completely unpaid, they didn't even cover transportation! I attended all five days, and in the end, I wasn't hired. I found out that all 15 participants in the training also weren't hired. Unpaid training is against labor laws, especially for five full days. They gave us a certificate of participation, which is useless and just a way to hide the fact that they made us work for free. It's unbelievable that such a well-known and expensive school would do this to candidates. Don't waste your time with this place.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a time you were a leader.
- Describe a difficult situation you encountered.
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Professor
Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
Fui convocada para uma entrevista e uma prova escrita com a coordenadora na escola numa quinta-feira. Na sexta-feira, me chamaram para um treinamento durante a próxima semana inteira, 9h-17h. Chegando lá, descubro que aquilo não é um treinamento para o trabalho, mas sim outra parte do processo seletivo. Fiquei muito chateada com isso, mas principalmente por não ter sido paga nem um centavo por essa semana, não ter meu transporte ou meu almoço custeados pela empresa. Acabei sendo contratada, mas uma colega que estava no "treinamento" comigo teve que gastar todos os dias com transporte e não foi contratada. A empresa também não tinha equipe de RH.
Confirmed questions1 question
- De que forma você contribui positivamente para a experiência diária dos seus alunos na escola?
Red Balloon Interview Questions
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“Why is 'a university' the correct usage instead of 'an university'?”
Read reports →“Can you explain why 'an' is not used before 'u' in words like 'university'?”
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Read reports →“How can grammar teaching be made more engaging for children and teenagers?”
Read reports →“What makes a great English teacher?”
Read report →“What defines a good teacher?”
Read report →“Where does your child stay while you are working?”
Read report →“What difficulties do teachers face in Brazil nowadays?”
Read report →“Do you plan on getting married or having children?”
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