In this current job market, I would be more focused on doing
well on those interviews than planning which you will accept.

After I got laid off last school year (after teaching for
five years in the public system), I was lucky to land ONE
interview last summer. I was informed the candidate pool for
this one position was over 300. I made it down to the final
three after three interviews and teaching a lesson. I didn't
get the position.

I am currently employed in the office sector, but I am still
actively seeking a teaching position. Few elementary
positions come up in or around my area, even though I live in
Los Angeles.

I have applied for several positions. Some have actually
taken the time to send a scripted email response stating they
have had an overwhelming number of qualified applicants.

Schools have an abundance of well qualified teachers to pick
from. So, if you have obtained an interview...count yourself
lucky.

If you do get an offer from any district, I wouldn't wait to
accept it. There are hundreds of people who would be happy
to teach there...

On 7/05/10, ela teacher wrote:
> Good Morning,
>
> I am faced with a potential delimma, and some advice would
> be very appreciated.
>
> I have been invited by two different ISDs for an interview
> this week. If it were up to me, I already know which
> district I want to work for between the two. However, in
> this tough job market, I am torn by the possibility that
> the least favorable isd offers me a position before I hear
> back from the more desirable one.
>
> Does anyone have any advice on how to handle stalling my
> acceptance (should an offer be presented) until I know if
> the other position will be offered or not?

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