What type of questions are asked in UAE Job Interviews

Arshad Farooq Butt

One step in getting a teaching job in the UAE is the interview. Going into an interview unprepared can undermine your intentions.

This article covers the questions that are commonly asked during an interview in the UAE. By preparing answers to these questions, you can satisfy the interviewers.

If your English is good, it will be very helpful in the interview. But just assuming that any answer will be given if English is good, is not correct. The response should be reasonable and effective. Below are some questions that every interviewer asks.

1. Tell us about yourself

Every interviewer usually asks this question to start the conversation. Don’t waste this opportunity and answer the interviewer openly. While giving this answer you have said these five things.
Thanks for the opportunity sir
My name is (it).
My education is (this).
I have taught in (these) schools before.
Apart from vocational education I am proficient in these (skills).
Your school has wonderful traditions. It would be an honor for me to join as a teacher.

Remember that you have to use proper sentences and not use short language or bad grammar because nowadays it is fashionable for people to start talking about themselves by saying “myself” instead of “I”. This habit will blow your interview papers.

2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

This question is obsolete nowadays. But still old people in some institutions ask such questions. The purpose of this question is just to see if you are confused or not. You can answer it like this.
My strengths include that I am hardworking and self-motivated. I am not afraid of multi-tasking but accept them as a challenge. Before doing any work I plan it thoroughly.
My weaknesses include that I am not used to saying no and often accept very difficult tasks. This habit of accepting challenges sometimes wears me down.

Remember that you should not point out any flaws that spoil your personality. Treat the interview as gossip. Don’t think of it as a ‘viva’ in the university and talk calmly.

3. What are your career goals?

This question is often asked to gauge the mental capacity of the interviewee. Answer it like this.

My goal is to join a good institution and your school is the best in this field. If you give me an opportunity to serve, God willing, one day I will progress in this institution and reach a high position.

4. What is your teaching style?

The purpose of asking this question is whether you are familiar with modern teaching methods or not. Answer this question as follows.

I form groups of children in the class and assign tasks to these groups. I create leaders based on performance in each group. In this way even weak children learn better. Apart from this, I provide ample opportunity for children to showcase their talents by participating in activities.

5. What do you do if a child fights?

The purpose of asking this question is to test your sense of discipline. Never answer this question by saying that I will punish naughty children. The concept of punishment is now gone.

I will call both the children to me and understand their problem and try to reconcile with them. I will inform the class about the limitations. And I will encourage the child to change behavior in front of the class.

Never answer this question by saying I will send these children to the principal. This will mean that you cannot manage the class.

6. Are the creams of your city very famous? What is the reason for this?

The interviewer suddenly asks a question aimed at asking if you know anything about the history of your city and its surroundings. The question doesn’t have to be the same, the question can be anything but related to something popular in your city.

7. Grammar questions

If you are interviewing for an English teacher, be prepared for English grammar questions. Some of the basic grammar concepts can also be asked.

8. Conclusion of the interview

At the end of the interview, don’t walk out of the office like you just disposed of a dead body. Rather, think of half the questions to ask the interviewer in advance. One candidate out of a hundred does so and scores the highest.