Well, the interview is over. I showed up at 7:45 and the library doors were locked–eek!–even though I had been told they would be open. Luckily, I saw one of the librarians going through the back entrance so I walked in with her.
She ended up being one of three (three!) ladies who interviewed me for the position. We had a bit of a late start since the head librarian had some other things to take care of first, but I think the interview went pretty well.
I’d had a similar interview several months ago when I applied for a job at a local university–I guess it’s a city policy or something, but they use this pre-written questionnaire with all kinds of questions intended to pick my brain, so I at least had some experience with that.
I think I did well, though of course I was nervous and had hardly any sleep last night (about 3 hours maybe). I’ll find out in a week or so whether I got the job. They did tell me that the hours would be Monday-Thursday, 5 to 9 PM, with alternating weekends. 24 hours per week. I’m trying not to be too hopeful, in case I don’t end up getting it, but the extra money would definitely help get me out of debt (and, subsequently, out on my own, which is what I so desperately need).
And I keep preparing myself mentally, just in case I do get it. Working 8:30-4:30 and then turning around and working from 5-9 is going to take its toll on me. I hope I’m ready for it, should I get this job. We’ll see.
I’m glad the interview went well! That kind of schedule *would* make for some long days, but it sounds like something you really want. And those alternating weekends would be a welcome relief!
I hope you get the job!
At least you don’t have school and homework on top of everything else, right?
alternating weekends will help that. will you be there all day on saturday & sunday, or just the same hours?
Thanks everyone
Minnie–good question! I’m not sure how that would go. She did say the position is 24 hrs/wk, so in theory that could mean M-Th 5-9 and all day Saturday, or 4 hrs and 4 hrs Sat and Sun. Not sure!