I have a job interview

[sarah32]

I applied for 3 jobs last week and got a phonecall this morning for a interview this friday. I was a bit shocked to hear so quick.

I was thinking about my future, both my children are older now and I think it time to move from childminding into something new, i want to continue with children so applied for a couple of nursery jobs locally and one at the hospital.

I wasnt expecting to get anywhere with my applications so I still in shock and now im very nervious about it, its my first job interview in 10 years.

Wondering if anyone that worked in nurseries or have done has any advice, should I take any of my paperwork with me, certificates etc.

[christine e]

Well done and good luck with the interview - cannot offer any advice re nursery as I have not worked in one but would take your certificates and anything else relevant with you

Cx

[miffy]

Good luck - hope it works out for you

Miffy xx

[nannymcflea]

Hi.

I went from minding to nursery work. Take all certificates,evidence of any planning you do, learning journal (if you can keep it confidential), evidence of relevent training and your OFSTED report (if you want to boast).

Sell yourself. You will have more knowledge than most nursery workers of the EYFS/partnership with parents etc.


Good luck. Hope all goes well.

[Trouble]

i have just done the same and is still shocked i got the job

take evidence and copies or your work to show them

good luck xxx

[sarah707]

Good luck!

[ORKSIE]

Good luck with your interview

[angeldelight]

Good luck Sarah hope it works out for you

Angel xx

[Roseolivia]

I agree with Nanny, take as much as you can especially planning as nurseries don't always know what childminders do.

[Cammie Doodle]

Hi.

I went from minding to nursery work. Take all certificates,evidence of any planning you do, learning journal (if you can keep it confidential), evidence of relevent training and your OFSTED report (if you want to boast).

Sell yourself. You will have more knowledge than most nursery workers of the EYFS/partnership with parents etc.


Good luck. Hope all goes well.

I agree and just remember you have been running your own "Nursery" single handed, so it will be like that on a bigger scale with more help And noisier

[sunflower]

Good luck Sarah.. fingers crossed - let us know how you get on

[sarah32]

Getting closer to interview day and feeling quite sick

I think im going to be a nervous wreck.

Going to take my portfolio to show my policies, procedures and all my training and qualifications.

Might even take my risk assessments to really scare them

[Trouble]

take photos of eveidence theyll like that

[sarah32]

take photos of eveidence theyll like that

I have photos in my portfolio showing different outings/activities and groups.

Just a bit worried walking in with all this under my arm

[Suebb1]

good luck x

[Trouble]

I have photos in my portfolio showing different outings/activities and groups.

Just a bit worried walking in with all this under my arm

i did they thought it was fab

i said i dont have a degree but i have this, they said we dont always want degreesi was very proud of myself

[cherry]

Well done you

[sarah32]

Had my interview this morning.

Went really well, loved my portfolio and my experience.

Found out theres more than one position so she said she'll let me know next week.

Hate waiting

[christine e]

oh that sounds promising - fingers crossed for you

Cx