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Apply, Interview, and PANIC! How does the application process differ from state to state?

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Applying for a position in Hawaii: I had applied in November of 2008, waited patiently for confirmation of my online application, and after months of not hearing anything, I began to call human resources to see if they had received my application and when they would let me know if they would consider me for the position.  Interviewing  It was June, 2009 when I received an email stating that I would have an opportunity to interview with Honolulu School District . ((GASP))) I was finishing up a horrific year of interning, waiting on my PRAXIS results, wrapping up my Masters Thesis paper, applying for positions, and preparing myself for interviews. In the next two couple weeks I would receive more emails  other school districts within Hawaii Department of Education  for interviews.  California and Hawaii- Interviewing differences . California  Black suit, hair done, nervous smile, sat at the end of a long table with eight ver...