Well, it's time for me to get back to work. I applied for a job the other day, just got a call for an interview.
I'm very nervous.
It's been 10 years since I've been in the work place. Over 10 years since I've gone to an interview.
I have no idea what to expect, what's changed since the last time I did this.
They want three references. Do they just want the names, addresses, phone numbers, or a letter of reference? Letters are going to be hard, I haven't worked in 10 years, calling my old employer up for a reference isn't going to be easy, if it's even possible.
For references I'm pretty sure they only want names/address/phone numbers/how you know the person. It's sort of usual (?) to ask for personal references AND also business references.
If you haven't worked in 10 years it's not unreasonable not to have current business references.
I'd explain that at the interview -
As you know, I've been dating and, trust me, it's like one long job interview. Hope that made you smile.
Alty, I would do anything to be where you are at this time in your life. I hope you know that.
For references I'm pretty sure they only want names/address/phone numbers/how you know the person. It's sort of usual (?) to ask for personal references AND also business references.
If you haven't worked in 10 years it's not unreasonable not to have current business references.
I'd explain that at the interview -
As you know, I've been dating and, trust me, it's like one long job interview. Hope that made you smile.
Alty, I would do anything to be where you are at this time in your life. I hope you know that.
Thanks Judy.
This isn't a career, it's just a seasonal job. It would start in October, end in March, then, if they like me I'll be asked back in October.
The thing is, the salary is great, so it would be like working a full time job all year. The months I'd be working, also great, because I could be home with the kids in the summer.
My neighbor told me about this job, she interviewed with them last week.
I'm over qualified for this position, still, I'm 38, I haven't worked in 10 years. I'm so darn scared.
Posture (sit up straight-pay attention), smile (but not too much), look interested (but not wide eyed silly), short answers to their questions (unless you have to explain something, but yeah, keep them brief), towards the end of the interview, you ask some questions to show interest (no jokes) and finally, well dress appropriately......
Also, tell then that you are very interested [b]and what you would [/B]like about this job. If the mood is right you may even ask when they will be making a decision and when you can expect their phone call....shows confidence.
Take a deep breath, smile at yourself in the mirror, list the reasons they'll be lucky to have you and sail into the interview. You'll be fine. I promise.
Just be yourself, don't lie, don't drink coffee, stay calm, sleep well, it's not that they are going to kill you, it's just a job interview. And yes NO sex talk
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