[angel3y35]

I need job interview advice! I have an interview next Thursday with DHR for a Social Worker position. Things are done here by the merit system. My letter I got says I'm tied for 3rd with 13 other people and there's one behind me so all total 16 people. I realize that probably not all of them accepted an interview. You're on a list for 2 years so some of those may not even live in the state anymore. Needless to say, I've got to knock this interview out of the park. First question, what should I wear? DH hates suits and I think that a suit would just be too much anyway. I have some gray pants and a gray fitted jacket, I'll just need to get a shirt. Only problem is this stupid swelly belly from the surgery. Would it look too unprofessional if I wore my bella band under whatever blouse I bought? They just look like undershirts. I've been having to do that with my jeans when I go out. Second question, I know they will ask what makes me more qualified for the job that the others, what I have that they don't. Should I mention the fact that we are adopting so I have empathy/sympathy for those who are trying to adopt or do foster care? Should I mention the 4 years of fertility treatments and infertility? I believe that what I've been through will make me try that much harder to help those who want to either keep their kids or get them back. If the parents truly want their children but just need help I would bend over backwards to help them. I also won't hesitate to take them away if they're just overall horrible parents. I don't know if the adoption/infertility would make them realize I'll be awesome at the job or if will make them think that I might be a little too emotional.

Thanks for reading this and advice!!! I really feel like this is what God want's me to do with my life. I get such joy out of working Sunday's and Wednesdays in the church nursery and I know my life would be that much more fulfilled helping innocent children who need it.

[Cait&AngelAbove]

First good luck at the interview! I think wearing this grey pants and jacket is perfect. I also think that wearing a belly band is a good idea. I definately think that you should tell them about you adopting and all the infertility. It has made you who you are.

[Mod-kerian]

good luck hon!! will keep my fingers crossed for you.

i agree with cait on the outfit.

and i would also tell them, but only if they ask and it seems right to you. maybe see who is interviewing you and what the interview goes like. an then decide. but all these experiences are who you are.