Through mis-management of my money in my early twenties I learned a lot of life lessons - both financial and personal. After 12+ years of teaching, and 3 years of working as a school-librarian, I moved to Nebraska and found a job outside of school/library with good benefits and okay pay. The move was mainly to pursue the possibility of a long-term relationship ...
Now in my early 40s I'm married and a homeowner. :)
Debt Related Financial Goals:
1. Pay off DHs Student loans
Non-Debt Goals:
1. Mini and Major Vacations
2. Car replacements
3. Fencing yard
4. Landscaping changes
5. Retirement by 62
If I were inteviewing you (and Ive done lots of interviews) either 1 or 3 would be ok. and I would lean towards 3. However...it is the whole package. Hair, shoes, hose, and MOST importantly attitude.
I can teach you how to dress, I can teach you skills...your attitude 'is what it is'. Show confidence, smile, be friendly, professional and honest - those are the things I look for above all else.
Know something about the company you are applying for. Check out their website...what are they proud of. Mention it.
Make eye contact. And if you dont know and answer, admit it...honesty is so important.
At the end of the interview, they might ask if you have any questions...If you havent discussed it yet, ask about the company culture. Make sure its a good fit for you!!
Shake hands at the end and thank the interviewer for thier time.
You will do awesome!!! My fingers are crossed for you.
Thanks Ray! I think I can do all that except maybe confidence ... that is my biggest downfall. I smile, I look people in the eye ... etc., but somehow I just get so flustered ...
I've been checking out the school's website - it thankfully offers up a lot of information. I'm also working on some mock lesson plans for older kids.
Thanks Sicily. You are right, sending a thank you note is a good idea. For this particular interview however, I'll probably do an email instead. They are going to be selecting their choice *very* quickly.
Also Laura...its ok to be creative too. If you get stumped, but have a creative answer...I always enjoy people who can think outside the box. (So long as its not too out there!!)
Youre going to do awesome. Just remember to breathe...
I also think if you had a black skirt you could wear it with the blouse and vest from outfit #2. That would look like nice professional alternative.
If you don't have a black skirt, I'd go with Option #3 as well. Are you going to wear black shoes to go with it? I think that matching the belt and shoes will pull it all together.
I like the skirt and shirt from 3, but I think it needs something to break up that much color. The belt isn't quite enough. Do you have a white camisole or something you could wear that would show at the neckline?
I agree with the top from outfit 3 and a black skirt. Even better would be a black skirt, black blazer, and white blouse. Maybe a necklace or something to give it a little pizzazz. Don't wear too much bling, perfume, or makeup as it is distracting. Shake hands with whomever is interviewing you and make sure they know how you could contribute to the organization. Ask about projects or things they have going on. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
Thanks everyone! I think I have more than enough votes to make my decision. I will be deleting the photos because I don't want my pudge to stay around for very long.
Liblady -
This is for a school librarian job at a charter school grades 6 - 12. They are very much into project based learning.
March 23rd, 2011 at 12:48 am 1300841302
Otherwise, hit the thrift shops hard. If I need a suit- that is where I go.
You could maybe do a black skirt with the top on #3? Just thinking of something that should be easy to find.
March 23rd, 2011 at 01:10 am 1300842657
March 23rd, 2011 at 01:36 am 1300844174
I can teach you how to dress, I can teach you skills...your attitude 'is what it is'. Show confidence, smile, be friendly, professional and honest - those are the things I look for above all else.
Know something about the company you are applying for. Check out their website...what are they proud of. Mention it.
Make eye contact. And if you dont know and answer, admit it...honesty is so important.
At the end of the interview, they might ask if you have any questions...If you havent discussed it yet, ask about the company culture. Make sure its a good fit for you!!
Shake hands at the end and thank the interviewer for thier time.
You will do awesome!!! My fingers are crossed for you.
March 23rd, 2011 at 01:45 am 1300844726
March 23rd, 2011 at 01:51 am 1300845112
I've been checking out the school's website - it thankfully offers up a lot of information.
Thanks Sicily. You are right, sending a thank you note is a good idea. For this particular interview however, I'll probably do an email instead. They are going to be selecting their choice *very* quickly.
March 23rd, 2011 at 01:57 am 1300845437
March 23rd, 2011 at 02:06 am 1300846018
Youre going to do awesome. Just remember to breathe...
March 23rd, 2011 at 02:09 am 1300846146
I also think if you had a black skirt you could wear it with the blouse and vest from outfit #2. That would look like nice professional alternative.
If you don't have a black skirt, I'd go with Option #3 as well. Are you going to wear black shoes to go with it? I think that matching the belt and shoes will pull it all together.
March 23rd, 2011 at 02:12 am 1300846326
March 23rd, 2011 at 02:17 am 1300846653
Yes, I have the white cami from outfit 1, as well as a few others that would work. I also have fairly new black dress shoes.
I would just need to get hose, heel pads (for the shoes), and printer paper (to print out certificates and lesson plans.)
March 23rd, 2011 at 02:26 am 1300847201
March 23rd, 2011 at 02:34 am 1300847643
March 23rd, 2011 at 02:48 am 1300848483
March 23rd, 2011 at 02:59 am 1300849199
Liblady -
This is for a school librarian job at a charter school grades 6 - 12. They are very much into project based learning.
March 23rd, 2011 at 05:12 am 1300857172
March 24th, 2011 at 10:14 pm 1301004872
Good luck! Smile and make eye contact.