{"id":15912,"date":"2022-07-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=15912"},"modified":"2026-03-13T12:13:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:13:01","slug":"online-teaching-interview-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/online-teaching-interview-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Some Common Online English Teaching Job Interview Questions?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019ve snagged an interview for the coveted online English teaching job<\/a> you really want. Wonderful! Now, it\u2019s time to prepare to make sure you get the position. Read on to learn about six of the top online teaching interview questions and get suggestions on how to answer them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Why do you want this position?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This key question will likely come up at the beginning of the interview, so be sure to impress the hiring manager with your answer. Highlight why your strengths match the company\u2019s mission, so it shows that you\u2019ve done your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that every online teaching job is different, so you\u2019ll need to tailor your answers for each interview. For example, if the ESL company caters to business professionals, spend time discussing what you love about teaching adults English<\/a> and how you can use your business background to create relevant lesson plans. Be clear and enthusiastic about your motivations to join the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some more job tips for teaching English online.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Do you have prior experience as an online ESL teacher?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re thinking about how to prepare for an online teaching interview, you\u2019ll have to ace this question about past experience. If you\u2019ve worked as an online English teacher<\/a> before, definitely bring up your approach to teaching, as well as the books, podcasts, videos, and other materials that you have used in your online lessons. The more specific, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that in order to be competitive in today\u2019s online ESL job market, it\u2019s best to get some TEFL\/TESOL experience under your belt<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have any, you\u2019ll be better positioned if you first volunteer as an ESL tutor online<\/a> with an organization like Paper Airplanes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another great option is to take a Practicum in Teaching English Online course<\/a> in addition to your general TEFL certificate<\/a>. This way, you\u2019ll get hands-on teaching practice in a real virtual EFL classroom. Plus, you\u2019ll get to showcase a portfolio of recorded lessons from your practicum to the potential employer.<\/p>\n\n\n