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GracieLou · 07-02-2007, 05:35 AM

Thx ... Bumpp

GracieLou · 07-02-2007, 07:08 AM

Well i just got back! The owner wasnt there so i filled out an application and left it on her desk! I wish i could have talked to her i would have a better chance! I really hope that i get it! I put on the application when it said referred by i put my friends name so hopefully that'll help! idk i was so nervous lol i just want her to call! ahh!

pea496 · 07-02-2007, 04:42 PM

Good luck!!

GracieLou · 07-02-2007, 04:42 PM

anyone know how long i should wait for a call before i know i definately wont get it????

Tillys_mom · 07-02-2007, 05:12 PM

I would wait a couple days and give them a call back and ask for the boss. I would then tell her your name and you were checking on the status of your application. I have worked in a couple of daycares and that is what I did. The first daycare I worked at I was interviewed the same time as another lady. I just acted myself and I didn't dress up very much. I wore nice pants and a nice top. Nothing fancy. I took an actual Early Childhood Education class in high school for college credit so I did learn a lot from that. Just if you have any tatoos or piercings (except the ears) I'd cover them. I had my belly button pierced but they didn't know. Mostly I wore t-shirts and jeans to work and in the winter hoodies. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask. I know it can make you nervous and excited all at the same time.

Anna Banana · 07-02-2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GracieLou

anyone know how long i should wait for a call before i know i definately wont get it????

She might be preoccupied and forget to call if she isn't desperate for employees, so if she doesn't call, just call back in a few days.

GracieLou · 07-03-2007, 07:25 AM

Omg i went to the store and forgot my fone well when i got back i had a missed call and i looked up the number and saw it was from the daycare!!! Well i called back and stuff and she said she wanted to have an interview with me today!!! She asked me what time and i was like whenever is good for you so it is at 1:30!!! i am so nervous and excited! I really started to think i had no chance!! Any tips?????

Ozzie'sperson · 07-03-2007, 07:31 AM

Hey, that's great! That IS the first step, and a very important hurdle.

Learn this: networking is good. Your friends can help you. (Someday, when you're in a position to do so, pay it forward.

Just follow the advice in some of the original posts. Dress nice. Be positive. Try to relax. (It's tough, but appearing confident is a plus.)

Oh here's a good one: Unless she hires you on the spot, write a quick thank-you note as soon as you get home. Those follow-ups show that you are more than polite -- and they put your name back at the top of their minds.

GOOD LUCK!

medusa512 · 07-03-2007, 08:54 AM

i'm excited for you! what a fun first "real" job. you're already a pro with your experience babysitting for another child (long term even!).

if you have certifications, bring copies of those (cpr card, red cross, etc).
and from what i've seen in most day care centers, there is a dress code. (currently my son's crew wear khaki pants and red tops). you don't want to overdress in this situation, but i don't recommend jeans for any interview.

good luck and success!

medusa512 · 07-05-2007, 10:52 AM

any word?

GracieLou · 07-08-2007, 01:19 PM

she had to rescheldule the interview that was suppose to be tuesday the rain was so bad so she wanted it thursday but i was going to be out of town for the 4th of july well any its tommorow ! and im still nervous! ahh ill update!

GracieLou · 07-09-2007, 07:14 AM

Heyy! I went this morning at 9 and i got the job!

i go back at 3:30 to fill out paper work and for some training! im going today and buy scrubs and some white tennis shoes! Thanks for all the advice and tips!!!

Ozzie'sperson · 07-09-2007, 07:40 AM

to you!

That's very exciting. You have now achieved one of life's milestones.

GracieLou · 07-09-2007, 11:25 AM

thx! i went buy some scrubs today! haha!

07-02-2007, 05:35 AM	#16
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	Thx ... Bumpp __________________ Gracie Lou

07-02-2007, 07:08 AM	#17
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	Update! Well i just got back! The owner wasnt there so i filled out an application and left it on her desk! I wish i could have talked to her i would have a better chance! I really hope that i get it! I put on the application when it said referred by i put my friends name so hopefully that'll help! idk i was so nervous lol i just want her to call! ahh! __________________ Gracie Lou

07-02-2007, 04:42 PM	#18
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	Good luck!! __________________ Conner - my best buddy

07-02-2007, 04:42 PM	#19
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	anyone know how long i should wait for a call before i know i definately wont get it???? __________________ Gracie Lou

07-02-2007, 05:12 PM	#20
Tillys_mom Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,227	I would wait a couple days and give them a call back and ask for the boss. I would then tell her your name and you were checking on the status of your application. I have worked in a couple of daycares and that is what I did. The first daycare I worked at I was interviewed the same time as another lady. I just acted myself and I didn't dress up very much. I wore nice pants and a nice top. Nothing fancy. I took an actual Early Childhood Education class in high school for college credit so I did learn a lot from that. Just if you have any tatoos or piercings (except the ears) I'd cover them. I had my belly button pierced but they didn't know. Mostly I wore t-shirts and jeans to work and in the winter hoodies. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask. I know it can make you nervous and excited all at the same time. __________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.

07-03-2007, 07:25 AM	#22
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	Omg i went to the store and forgot my fone well when i got back i had a missed call and i looked up the number and saw it was from the daycare!!! Well i called back and stuff and she said she wanted to have an interview with me today!!! She asked me what time and i was like whenever is good for you so it is at 1:30!!! i am so nervous and excited! I really started to think i had no chance!! Any tips????? __________________ Gracie Lou

07-03-2007, 07:31 AM	#23
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	Hey, that's great! That IS the first step, and a very important hurdle. Learn this: networking is good. Your friends can help you. (Someday, when you're in a position to do so, pay it forward. Just follow the advice in some of the original posts. Dress nice. Be positive. Try to relax. (It's tough, but appearing confident is a plus.) Oh here's a good one: Unless she hires you on the spot, write a quick thank-you note as soon as you get home. Those follow-ups show that you are more than polite -- and they put your name back at the top of their minds. GOOD LUCK! __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/

07-03-2007, 08:54 AM	#24
medusa512 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 530	i'm excited for you! what a fun first "real" job. you're already a pro with your experience babysitting for another child (long term even!). if you have certifications, bring copies of those (cpr card, red cross, etc). and from what i've seen in most day care centers, there is a dress code. (currently my son's crew wear khaki pants and red tops). you don't want to overdress in this situation, but i don't recommend jeans for any interview. good luck and success!

07-05-2007, 10:52 AM	#25
medusa512 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 530	any word?

07-08-2007, 01:19 PM	#26
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	she had to rescheldule the interview that was suppose to be tuesday the rain was so bad so she wanted it thursday but i was going to be out of town for the 4th of july well any its tommorow ! and im still nervous! ahh ill update! __________________ Gracie Lou

07-09-2007, 07:14 AM	#27
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	Update!!! Heyy! I went this morning at 9 and i got the job! i go back at 3:30 to fill out paper work and for some training! im going today and buy scrubs and some white tennis shoes! Thanks for all the advice and tips!!! __________________ Gracie Lou

07-09-2007, 07:40 AM	#28
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	to you! That's very exciting. You have now achieved one of life's milestones. __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/

07-09-2007, 11:25 AM	#29
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	thx! i went buy some scrubs today! haha! __________________ Gracie Lou