I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Teach For China
Difficult interview
Application
I interviewed at Teach For China
Interview
There was first a questionnaire with short essays probing general interest in the organization and its cause. Thereafter, shortlisted candidates were invited to a half-day series of individual case studies and a group activity.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One scenario provided candidates with recent student outcomes on assessments and asked candidates to devise strategies to increase student performance through the academic term.
1 hr interview including motivation and behavioral questions as well as a case study. Be ready to answer questions such as why TFC as well as share experiences on leadership, conflict management,
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why TFC, what are your plan B?
Leadership experiences and conflict management experiences
Case study: scenarios you might face at school
I applied through university. I interviewed at Teach For China (New York, NY)
Interview
I applied after learning about this through our campus career fair. I first applied online which was quite basic, and since I didn't put enough information on the application, I was invited for a phone interview, mostly asking me about details about my leadership roles and some behavioral questions. Lastly I was invited for an on site interview which was really fun, involving a quick teaching lesson prepared beforehand, a group discussion mostly on a case study / what teachers in China would do, and then a 1 on 1 interview. I also did the Mandarin language test, which was a simple listen and repeat back at a basic speaking level.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you were to terminate your fellowship before the 2 years ended, what would your reason be?
