I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Teach for America in Oct 2009
Interview
First there is an online application (Basic information, resume, letter of intent - detailed information is given on the website). Second, if selected to move on, there is a phone interview (questions about your interest in TFA's mission, about your resume, things to get to know you better) or you can bypass it directly to the final day-long interview. If you make it to the final day long interview, beforehand you read the prereadings, prepare a 5 minute sample lesson plan, prepare all the required documents (official transcript and I-9, etc), have your recommenders complete their forms and make your selections for the assignment/grade level/subject preference form.
The interview was relaxed and they were certainly there to help. They made it clear they would help you through the whole process of becoming a teacher with your own mentor guiding you.
It's a one-hour interview covering both technical and behavioral rounds, including a case study. So, prepare to discuss your skills, past experiences, and walk through your problem-solving approach for a real-world business scenario.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to walk them through a case study, explaining how I would approach the problem, structure my analysis, and recommend a solution. They focused on my thought process, communication, and ability to connect insights to business outcomes.
easy and fun, lots of help through the process. Very helpful and kind, lots of responsiveness. everyone has a clear vision of the mission, and wants to achieve it. Loved it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you take care of yourself in a high stress job?
