We were told upfront that not all of us would be hired, nor were they guaranteeing that all of us would be interviewed, but that we should be dressed and ready should our names come up.
I am bad a estimating numbers, but there were probably 100 of us waiting around to be called. One by one, names were called. The process, we were told initially, would be completely random - but I think it was based more likely on which candidates the principals were interested in meeting. Within the hour someone had returned having been hired! As the day went on more names were called and some came back with feedback that the principal was going to meet with others before making a decision - while others came back with a job.
I saw one girl who I know is an English placement get called - she came back without being directly hired. The principal told her they were planning to interview a few people...so I thought I would be up soon. Shortly after, another girl came back and announced that she was hired by that same principal for their one available high school English position. Another girl got placed in a middle school English position. A lot of Math teachers got placed as well as some elementary teachers.
Still, my name was not called. At 3:00, they came in and told us that if we were assigned to teach English and our names had not been called, we could leave.
I won't lie, sitting around for 4 hours without getting an interview was not fun. If I had the time or energy, I might worry about why my resume didn't grab a hiring principal's attention...but I don't so instead I'll just believe that everything works out for the best.
Bummer. It blows that you didn't get interviewed and that your day was wasted. But you have the right attitude, it will all work out for the best!
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