Night Elf Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I'm applying to volunteer at my local hospital. They ask for employment information but have only one line. I'm assuming I put my most recent work experience there? That was not a great indicator of what kind of commitment I can make. I was there only 5 months. There is no box to explain why I left. I guess I'll put it anyway and hope for the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 if it is on;y one line, they probably want current employment info, not employment history. You can just put "homemaker" and leave it at that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 if it is on;y one line, they probably want current employment info, not employment history. You can just put "homemaker" and leave it at that. Oh that would be wonderful! I'll try it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daria Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I would assume that they're looking for "are you working now?" so they can sort out whether it impacts your availability, rather than "have you been working" so they can sort out whether they want you. I'd put homemaker, and make a note that you do not have young children in the home (unless I'm wrong, I seem to remember that your kids are in college) so your flexibility is available. This will make you look like a better candidate than someone who might need to cancel frequently for work trips and non-optional over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 I would assume that they're looking for "are you working now?" so they can sort out whether it impacts your availability, rather than "have you been working" so they can sort out whether they want you. I'd put homemaker, and make a note that you do not have young children in the home (unless I'm wrong, I seem to remember that your kids are in college) so your flexibility is available. This will make you look like a better candidate than someone who might need to cancel frequently for work trips and non-optional over time. The did ask why did I want to be a volunteer. I said I had homeschooled my children for 15 years and they were grown and independent now and that I'm looking for an opportunity to give my time to my community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrichor Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Yes, since it's a volunteer position, I would also assume they are asking about your current occupation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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