Hibernia Post Primary

SineadC2013

Hello,

I am wondering if anyone has applied for October 2013 Post Primary cohort. I've my interview next Monday and a little nervous. Has anyone had the interview yet? Interviews are structured differently from before. More subject specific I think.

Any replies/ advice would be greatly appreciated

Sinead.

LDenning

Hey, I had my interview there about 3 weeks ago. Basically its divided into two parts-a general interview and a subject specific one. I had my general interview first and they asked me how I prepared, why I wanted to be a teacher, opportunities and obstacles of teaching, if I thought there were any jobs for teachers in Ireland, communicating with students, parents and other teachers and use of technology. The subject specific one, I found was a bit harder. My two subjects were Geography and History and I was asked my favourite part of both and to explain why. I was asked if I had six weeks to teach transition year students one section of Geography how would I go about it. I was asked again about the importance of technology in the classroom and how I could integrate my two subjects. I was very nervous, but the interviewers are very nice people and I think its important to just stay calm and answer what they are asking. I got stuck on a couple of my questions but they were very encouraging and helpful. Best of luck!

SineadC2013

Hi LDenning,

Thanks so much for your post. It's very helpful as I'm sitting here writing out questions at the moment and there are a few you've mentioned that I wouldn't have thought of.
Have you heard back from them?

LDenning

No problem, happy I could help.
Yeah, I heard back from them about 2 weeks after the interview to say I'd gotten a place.

SineadC2013

Major congratulations!

That was a long wait.. but, worth it in the end

LDenning

Thanks, such a relief! I hope your interview went well!