That was my drink of choice for the interview and it made me slightly perky because of the sugar. Personally, I hate perky. Nothing bad happened to me of course - as predicted. The job is legitimate and I am really going for a mentoring position. The interview lasted about an hour and a half, maybe because my CV was so damn long and I've only just realised I've fitted a lot in the last 1o years of my life. The first question was- do you know what the job requires? "Well, it definitely is not a baby sitting job!" Ding! Then I elaborated on what is expected of a mentor- Ding again! Well, so far so good.
Questions about why I wanted to leave my current job, why I am not a lawyer, how did I end up in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, family background, places I've been to etc...
The parents (who are very busy people) want to find someone to guide their child so that she doesn't grow up to be a spoilt rich kid, be someone down to earth and be independent - well at least know how to make a cup of coffee and 2 minute noodles. I believe I can impart such knowledge.
As it turns out, the interviewer is a close friend of the family and she was doing the recruiting as a favour for them, hence I was unable to search for the company based on her email address. Basically, I will be notified next week as to whether I make the short list and then a meeting will be set up to meet the mentee - a 10 year old girl. Ultimately, it will be up the the mentee to choose the mentor, which is fair enough. I wouldn't want someone I don't like to hang around with me after school, on weekends and on holidays.
I find it strange that this can be a job. To be someone's big sister! I've been a sister my entire life. It's been up and down but I have enjoyed it so far. Anyway, I'll wait and see what happens. She was quite frank that there are other applicants. I'm sure there are. Then she asked about my two months notice to resign and whether it can be paid out. Definitely! Then she took my photo and asked me how tall I was! 5"3' Quite tall! Really? And that my friends concluded the interview.
Then I got a call from my father to check to see if I was still alive!
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sounds good, I want this job!!! good luck wilda-chan
...are you sure? i mean for a million bucks i spose, i do seem to recall ypu saying i'll never work with kids ever again.
Ah yes, 'kids' in the plural. This is one kid. When I was teaching I taught man to man lessons and I never griped about them.
Dear anonymous, perhaps the parents want their child exposed to a diverse range of interests and cultures. Besides which they may spend a lot of time with their kids but want a holistic education for their child. One which most parents are unqualified and unable (timewise) to do.
Sounds like you want a piece of the action Supervisor 133...
Here's another take on the classified ad:
http://www.geocities.com/hkhemlock/dog/diary-05aug06.html
Wow! Wildz, i might have to find me a job like that...i have a tutoring/mentoring job right now, but i never considered the possibility of it being a full time job...it would be a great full time job...hmmmmm....well, you have now definately reached the rank of inspiring!
Miss Ladybug, you are up there with me.
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