Guest Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Hi all, tomorrow i have an interview for the position of senior early years practitioner of the over 2's group at the day nursery i work in. I'm very nervous and would be grateful for any pearls of wisdom or effective interview techniques from people Thanks!! xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Hi Lucylu, First of all, congratulations on making it to the interview! They obviously know you as you are working there already, so think of that as a very positive step towards getting the job So, what are they likely to want to know about you that they don't know already? My guesses are: 1) How will you manage to be in charge of other members of staff who may have previously worked with you at a similar level? Can you envisage any problems and how will you deal with them? 2) What observations/planning have you been involved in before, and how will that differ in the new job? 3) Is the age group 2-3, or beyond 3? I mean, are you only concerned with Birth to Three Matters, or are you going to need to cover the FS curriculum too? 4)I'd prepare something to say along the lines of how you would like to develop your professional skills, eg what courses (curriculum or management) you would like to attend in the next year or so. This shows that you are keen to extend your learning and that you are dedicated to being the best practitioner you can be. 5) Most of all, smile Try and get across your enthusiasm for the job. Tell them what you love about working with young children, being specific, ie giving examples. Good luck, and let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Hi Lucylu Good luck wish you well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Yes, Good luck! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 Lucylu, Hope all went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Hi all, Thanks for all good wishes and advice, they must have worked because i got the job!!! I'm now responsible for all the 2,3 and 4 yr olds, from those fresh out of the toddler group to the ones leaving for school in september. Very excited and a little nervous! The interview went pretty well, i was extremely nervous but when i was told they i was successful, i was also told that my interview and application were excellent and that they hadn't a doubt in their minds about who to appoint!! Thanks again for the help x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 FANTASTIC NEWS AND WELL DONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Congratulations! That deserves some celebrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Well done. Celebrate hard, then enjoy the new challenge. You'll be great!!! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 welldone lucylu!!! enjoy your new job. maddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Lucylu, You must be feeling on top of the world. Well Done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 We're all so pleased for you. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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