My daughter has an interview for a job on Saturday.

May 3, 2007 8:06am CST
My daughter is 16 and has been trying to get a part-time job to help us - particularly in buying clothes for her now she does not wear uniform at school. She is doing very well at school and I don't want her to get too tired but the money will help. Our son is at University and although they have loans for fees now we still have to subsidise his living expenses. It is at our local shopping centre in a Superdrug chemist. I do so hope she gets it but don't know how to help her with the interview as she does not want to seen desparate.
3 people like this
6 responses
• Australia
6 May 07
I can understand that cause my daughters just a few weeks from turning 15.It gets expensive not only with the school fees and stuff but they need things that only a year ago my daughter never cared about,such as facual ,feminine products .I'm encouraging my daughter to get a job as it will take pressure off me ,as a single parent there's only so far you can make money stretch.Just tell her to keep good eye contact with the interviewer and have positive body language(sit straight)and tell to do a little homework on the company cause they really love it if you have taken the time to find out about them.If you say thing like you are a good team member and willing to learn and a quick learner,these all should help. If your daughters going to be working with mature,sensible people and you can say how many hours she should be working so not interfer with studies -it should be a good introduction to the real world of responsibilities.
1 person likes this
• Australia
6 May 07
thats excellent,how proud you must be.
6 May 07
Thanks for your good ideas. She seemed to be quite relaxed about it and must have made a good impression as she has been offered the job. She starts next weekend. I hope your daughter is successful when she starts applying.
7 May 07
Yes, and we are all really excited too. It will be great to have some additional money coming into the house instead of ours having to support her still. Phew.
@angeland (32)
• Canada
4 May 07
The internet is a great place to find anything. There are all kinds of interview tips - try monster.ca or search for interview tips. She should be confident in her ability to work - knowledge or skill is not always as important as having good work ethic. I also recommend looking up "behavioral based interview questions" as alot of people use this technique. It can be overwhelming, but the key is to have a few examples of good situations (i.e succeding as part of a team) and a few examples of bad situations (i.e having a disagreement with a teammate or classmate) - always try to have a good ending to a bad situation (i.e. spoke to teammate after and resolved issues). You can help her by looking up interview questions and practicing with her. Tips - make eye contact, have attentive, but relaxed body language - no fidgeting or slouching, firm handshake, smile, at the end thank the person for meeting with you and tell them you look forward to hearing from them. Hope this helps, and hope she gets the job!! Good luck!
4 May 07
Thanks very much for your excellent information. I was assuming she knew those things from how we had raised her and good manners. I must check she was going to use them. Thanks for your good wishes.
• United States
3 May 07
First I think that it is wondefull that she is wanting to get a job to help the family out even if it is just to buy her own clothes. That it self will releave so much stress from you. I think the best thing you can do is just be there for her let her know that no matter what job she does or does not get there you will be there for her.
1 person likes this
3 May 07
Yes, we are lucky round here that there are enough jobs that nobody has to be left out if they want one. Just sometimes they have to wait for others to move on first.
@honeyangel (1991)
4 May 07
four leaf clover - lucky four leaf clover
best of luck to your daughter,hope she gets the job heres a picture of a four leaf clover for luck
4 May 07
Thanks very much. I hope it has not run out yet.
1 person likes this
5 May 07
Your four leaf clover must have done the trick - she got the job. Hurray, hurray, hurray. I have been bouncing all afternoon. Life is great. Thanks very much for lending it.
1 person likes this
5 May 07
thats brillant news hope she likes it there,
• United States
3 May 07
I think about the only way you can really be there for her is to sit and listen if she has any concerns or worries and if she wants any advice she will ask for it. :) I remember my first interview and I was so nervous, and my mom made me more nervous by hovering and asking if I was nervous! lol Oh well so it goes. I hope she does well! Good luck!
3 May 07
Thanks very much for your useful insight. She had one interview but did not get that job. I hope we don't have to wait until third time lucky.
• China
3 May 07
i hope she could get the job and you feel good.you could tell her don't worry at interview.
3 May 07
Thank you for your comments. Her friends at school have been helping her as well.