need help quick! reference relationship

[school17777]

I found out about a part-time opening that I am qualified for and the hours are perfect for me.  I have not worked in career job in 20 years, so I don't have any information on those supervisors to put down as references.  I can't even remember their names.

 

Anyway, I have three people to use as references. I need help defining my relationship with them.  The application is online and there isn't room for notes.

 

One lady is a lady I babysat for, what should I list our relationship as?  

Another lady is a lady from co-op, I put down that she is a co-op member.  Does this sound okay?

The third lady is the office director for my church.  I used her since I volunteer at the church.  What do I say for her?

 

Thanks!  Just need to get the relationships down so I can submit the application and then run to an appt.

[school17777]

Just posting this helped me!  The space was long enough for me to type a short explanation of the relationship, so I just put in what I put above.

 

Another long-time homeschool mom works there, so I am hoping my 20 years of non-traditional employment is not a hindrance to even being considered for this job.

[hornblower]

1) casual employer (assuming she paid you) 
2) co-op member sounds fine

3) volunteer supervisor 

[Guest]

I would say:

1. "Employer"

2. " co-volunteer"

3. "Co-volunteer."

 

I wouldn't say co-volunteer for the co-op member if it was a face-to-face interview, but without the ability to explain the relationship, this is what I would choose. :)

 

ETA: I change my last answer. Hornblower has it better: volunteer supervisor.

Edited June 1, 2016 by Quill

[school17777]

1) casual employer (assuming she paid you) 

2) co-op member sounds fine

3) volunteer supervisor 

 

 

Changed it to this!

[ILiveInFlipFlops]

I think you already got good advice, so I just wanted to say good luck! 

[DawnM]

I just did this, but they wanted ONLY supervisors.  Oy!

[school17777]

I just did this, but they wanted ONLY supervisors. Oy!

I can't even remember the one company supervisor's name at all, or any co-workers. Both companies that I worked for after college were bought out a long time ago. My location's office was closed. I hope it won't be a problem.

[school17777]

Guess what!  I got a call just now for an interview next week!  i hope I didn't sound like a dope on the phone as I wasn't expecting the call.

[school17777]

Advice appreciated as I haven't had to go on an interview in two decades.  What kinds of questions do you think I will be asked?  (it's for a part-time position at the library co-ordinating adult services)

 

What should I wear?  I am Lands End/Eddie Bauer/Loft/yoga pants/Adidas clothes type of gal.  I don't really have anything dressy, just yoga style casual - like I just got done working out, but I don't have the working out body to go with the style.

[vonfirmath]

Advice appreciated as I haven't had to go on an interview in two decades.  What kinds of questions do you think I will be asked?  (it's for a part-time position at the library co-ordinating adult services)

 

What should I wear?  I am Lands End/Eddie Bauer/Loft/yoga pants/Adidas clothes type of gal.  I don't really have anything dressy, just yoga style casual - like I just got done working out, but I don't have the working out body to go with the style.

 

What is the job for? Its usually a good idea to wear 1 step up in dressiness of clothing than you think will be worn in the office.  Even if that means buying interview clothes.

[happypamama]

Advice appreciated as I haven't had to go on an interview in two decades.  What kinds of questions do you think I will be asked?  (it's for a part-time position at the library co-ordinating adult services)

 

What should I wear?  I am Lands End/Eddie Bauer/Loft/yoga pants/Adidas clothes type of gal.  I don't really have anything dressy, just yoga style casual - like I just got done working out, but I don't have the working out body to go with the style.

Maybe a step up from whatever your librarians wear?  Ours wear nice-ish slacks and nice-ish tops or sweaters.  So I guess I'd go for just a tad nicer than that, like dress slacks and a nice blouse.  Not that I know, really.  I'm just guessing.

 

Good luck!

[bolt.]

Bottoms: dress pants; a not-too-formal skirt; very posh jeans

 

Top: nice blouse; t-shirt with blazer; t-shirt with decorative scarf; any top with an interest-feature (embroidery, ruffles, folds, sash, contrasting fabric edges)

 

Shoes: They matter, but I just don't have good taste. Heels, or formal looking flats, or some kind of funky sandals. No socks.

 

Jewellery: Yes.

 

Purse: Small, unless you know what's fashionable (I don't).

 

Makeup: There, but not a serious amount (unless that's your usual look). At least mascara, blush and lip colour or gloss.

[school17777]

Bottoms: dress pants; a not-too-formal skirt; very posh jeans.

 

Top: nice blouse; t-shirt with blazer; t-shirt with decorative scarf; any top with an interest-feature (embroidery, ruffles, folds, sash, contrasting fabric edges)

 

Shoes: They matter, but I just don't have good taste. Heels, or formal looking flats, or some kind of funky sandals. No socks.

 

Jewellery: Yes.

 

Purse: Small, unless you know what's fashionable (I don't).

 

Makeup: There, but not a serious amount (unless that's your usual look). At least mascara, blush and lip colour or gloss.

I just got some new "Capri" jeans from the Loft about two weeks ago - they are longer than capri length, just a bit above the ankle. I think I will wear those with a short sleeve white t-shirt and a colorful cardigan, jewelry, and colorful sandals. I wish I could go buy a new outfit to wear, but that's not realistic right now. If I get the job, I will probably need to go some new pieces so I would not wear the same thing every week.

[Acorn]

I haven't had an interview in years, but I'd say no jeans. Our librarians aren't allowed to wear it daily.

[lmrich]

Please do not wear jeans. We did mock interviews this winter with kids and every jean - wearing kid received that comment. 

 

Black pants  or khaki pants and a nice top. You can keep it really simple. If you have a skirt that is fine as well. I think sensible shoes are fine for a library job. If you have time, go in and check out what the boss is wearing. Dress like her/him. Unless they are wearing jeans. 

 

 

Edited June 5, 2016 by lmrich

[bettyandbob]

No jeans.

 

I've had interviews at places where dress at work is casual, but when I interviewed the interviewers were all in dress pants or skirts. I was really glad chosen to where a skirt and blouse.

 

You don't need a suit. Just good basic slacks or skirt and a blouse. Chino type pants would be the most casual I'd go for an interview.

 

You don't want interviewers thinking you don't care that much based on your choice of attire.

 

If you don't have a basic skirt, do you have friends or neighbors to borrow from. Can you go to Salvation Army or Goodwill?

[HSmomof2]

I haven't had an interview in years, but I'd say no jeans. Our librarians aren't allowed to wear it daily.

I agree, no jeans to an interview. I work for the library, and we can wear jeans daily. But, jeans wouldn't be interview appropriate. Do you have any casual black, navy or tan pants (not yoga)?

[school17777]

Agh! These are dressy "jeans", not real denim jeans that you would wear to ride horses or something. The only other "dressy" pants that I have for summer are black capris and khaki capris. I have winter dressy black pants, but they look winter-like.

 

I have some nice summer dresses, but they are sleeveless and I don't like the cardigan enough to want to wear it to an interview. Phooey! If this was fall, I have several dressy outfits to wear, but apparently not much for summer.

[Amy in NH]

Time for consignment shopping...

[school17777]

Update: I ended up buying a new outfit the afternoon of the interview. It is an outfit that I would wear anyway.

 

Found out today that I didn't get the job. I am not sure how I feel right now. I would have enjoyed the job and I was totally qualified for it. I am not sure I want to be committed to four to five days a week for a part-time job.

 

It seems around here, a lot of jobs (that I would be interested in) are now part-time (6 hours a day) so benefits don't have to be given. That is exactly what I want - a part-time job, but I am thinking part-time as in 2 or 3 days a week. I also don't want to have to work over the summer since I still have a little one. This summer would have worked out fine, if I got that job because one of the older kids could arrange to be home, but in the future summers, that might not be the case, and if I had to pay a babysitter to watch her, I would end up paying to work and not bringing any money home! So, that has been on mind the past week or two.