Any Tips on Interviewing for Jobs? - Page 2

nic · #11 20-03-2008, 10:04 AM

First off, give yourself some credit. Taking care of young children, especially many of them at one time, is one of the most challenging and most important jobs a person can have. Think about it this way, you manage people's most precious asset: thier children. While you may not seem to have practiced traditional job skills for a while, you probably did more than you even realize. For instance, you had to manage finances for the daycare, you had to order supplies, you had to deal with diffucult "customers" (i.e. parents), you had to market your daycare, and I'm sure there's much more. And that doesn't even include the toughest part: TAKING CARE OF THE CHILDREN!!! If you are able to deal with a handfull of screaming kids all day, then you are more than up to the task that other jobs may require. Also, what about asking some of the parents of the kids you take care of for a reference?

Cindy · #12 20-03-2008, 03:02 PM

I was listening to a radio announcer today about job interviews and questions to be prepared for --- It was fate.

Now that I read some of these posts some do not apply.

One, he said be prepared for the ? Why did you leave your last employment?

Who was the most difficult supervisor you worked with and why? suggestion was to take the high road and not to list a multitude of faults.

Another one that is popular is - Why do you want to work for our company?

Take your time, Go prepared, the more prepared the less fear. Remember - BREATHE.

JustJane · #13 22-03-2008, 03:45 PM

Seven years of day care is an awesome notation of your dedication to your work. It takes a special kind of person to work patiently with a group of children, other day care staff and all manner of parents every day. Are you able to give the parents of some of the children in your day care as references and verification?

Cecilia · #14 24-03-2008, 07:25 AM

Sure I can get references from many parents. I have devolped some long-term friendships through child care, but it still seems (maybe just my perception) that interviewers look at it like it doesn't count.