ESL Teacher applicants have rated the interview process at EF (Education First) with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for ESL Teacher roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at EF (Education First) overall takes an average of 8 days.
Common stages of the interview process at EF (Education First) as a ESL Teacher according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Other: 33%
Presentation: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
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I applied through other source. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at EF (Education First) (Manchester, England) in Feb 2018
Interview
I got approached by one in the recruiting staff, he was fantastic and gave me a lot of information on the introductory email. He really sold the place and knew his stuff. I was knew to the ESL scene and he told me the things that should be expected of a ESL teacher, and what to expect from your employer.
This followed with a Skype interview which lasted around an hour. It was insanely helpful.
Kudos to James Wills as he makes you feel at ease with his personal experiences.
The normal questions apply:- why ESL, why China, what are you expecting, etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
History of English First was one of the first questions they asked:- what do you know about EF, and why EF?
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.