It had been ten years since my last interview.
Ten years since I’d updated my resume.
Ten years since I had to sell my qualifications to a potential employer.
The night before, I was organizing myself — relaxing while I packed my leather briefcase. And my kids came over to me with a mini spa-kit. They went to work on my fingers and toes, filing the edges and buffing my natural nails to a glossy shine.
Then I went to my room to choose an outfit. It would be hot the next day, and I wanted to feel comfortable, but professional. I put together an ensemble and asked my kids what they thought. I received an underwhelming, “that’s nice,” so I went back upstairs to try again.
And my wise-beyond-his-years, eight-year-old son, said, “Don’t worry about dressing pretty. You should dress smart.”
How could I go wrong with this kind of preparation and advice?
This was four weeks ago. I got the job.
So I’m going back to work part-time, in a school counselor position that’s perfect for me. Never a dull moment around here…
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8:30 pm
Congrats on the job!! I bet it’ll be great fun.
11:00 pm
Congratulations! The job sounds perfect for you!
1:25 am
congratulations to you for your job, and to C for his very good advice.
Next time I interview I’m going to embroidery Einsteins theory of relativity on my blouse. (:
11:01 am
Ha! to Pamela on the “smart” dressing tip :).
Congratulations, Kelly. I toy with the idea of some type of meaningful part-time job, I do miss a professional outlet sometimes :/.
When do you begin? With the start of school?
2:59 pm
I love your eight year old. He is a smart one!
6:37 pm
Congratulations !!
7:01 am
My first interview in 10 years
A mom recounts her preparation for her first interview in ten years — and how her kids helped.
8:13 am
Excellent! I went back to work about 17 years as a SAHM. The worst part was the resume and the interview. You know it’s going to be back when they want the address of your last place of employement and you have to say, “It’s not there anymore. They razed the building to put up a Wal-Mart.” Or they want to speak to one of your former supervisors and you’re pretty sure she passed on ages ago.
Best wishes!
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