ESL Teacher applicants have rated the interview process at EF (Education First) with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for ESL Teacher roles take an average of 24 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at EF (Education First) overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at EF (Education First) as a ESL Teacher according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 27%
Phone interview: 20%
Personality test: 13%
Presentation: 13%
Other: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Background check: 7%
Skills test: 7%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at EF (Education First) (Miami, FL) in Jun 2016
Interview
I was referred by a friend and the interview was rather informal. I was asked to come to their office in Miami and I was interviewed on the spot and given a job offer the same day.
The interview was okay, The lady was really nice. But unfortunately I did not get an offer. The interview took about 20 minutes. She wanted to know about my experience and teaching philosophy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the challenges you faced when teaching young students
The ESL interview typically is Online with Academic Director. Easy straightforward questions. No teaching demo. Situational questions to assess classroom management skills, adaptability, and cultural awareness. Even if you don't have teaching experience, there is a high chance to land ESL job there.
I interviewed at EF (Education First) (Shanghai, Shanghai)
Interview
Easiest interview I've had, they talked more as if I already had the job. Asking questions like where in china did I want to be. Don't stress, just be relaxed and talk about why you want to teach and why you want to live in china.