ESL Teacher applicants have rated the interview process at EF (Education First) with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 69% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for ESL Teacher roles take an average of 9 days to get hired, when considering 50 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at EF (Education First) overall takes an average of 21 days.
Common stages of the interview process at EF (Education First) as a ESL Teacher according to 50 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 29%
Phone interview: 19%
Presentation: 13%
Skills test: 12%
Background check: 9%
Drug test: 6%
Other: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Personality test: 3%
Group panel interview: 2%
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The process took 5 days. I interviewed at EF (Education First) (Sacramento, CA) in Mar 2016
Interview
Area Manager found my resume on Indeed and sent me an offer. I accepted and we met at a cafe for the interview. It was pretty informal and at the end he said that he was impressed with my skills and that I would need to have another interview with their Acacdemic Advisor. Couple of days later I had an interview with her and after that I was offered the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if you have a shy student who doesn't want to speak?
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.