Exploring the Variables that Affect Passing the Examination for the Recruitment of Teachers

Objectives This study aims to identify variables that affect whether or not a candidate passes the teacher recruitment exam, and based on this, to suggest measures that can provide practical help to students who wish to become prospective teachers in the future. Methods A survey was conducted on 412 preservice teachers. The analysis method was logistic regression analysis. Results The variables that affected whether or not they passed the teacher certification exam were (1) elementary and secondary classification, (2) class attitude, (3) academic achievement(GPA), (4) degree of participation in special lectures and studies related to the teacher recruitment exam, and (5) degree of interview with professor related to the teacher recruitment exam in the most recent semester. Conclusions Choosing a major is the first priority for passing the employment exam, but after that, improving satisfaction with the major you belong to affects your chances of passing, so this needs to be improved. Class attitude and grades are important factors, it needs to be approached from the perspective of improving the quality of educational services for the entire university. It is necessary to provide a systematic program for the teacher recruitment exam, set a firm direction for your career path, and provide counseling that can help you have a sense of purpose for employment.