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Helping sex-abused!
Hey, tomorrow I'll be going to an interview for a job where I'll be helping sexually abused teenagers over the phone. The thing is, Im not sure they're aware of the fact that I'm only sixteen, but even if they are.. I need advice on how to get this job. (not actually a job, I'll be volounteering, so i won't be getting payed!) What kinda thing would they like to hear? Should I dress in any sort of way to show how strong I am as a woman? What do I do if it gets really quiet and awkward and we're all just sitting there.. ?! Do you think they'll judge me by the fact that I'm so short for my age? Thank you for anything you can tell me, I'm so nervous I'm starting to regret that I ever applied for this!
Oh and do you think they'll ask if I've ever been through sexual abuse?
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Dress formally. Make eye contact and try to come off as self confident. When they ask you questions, answer in a way that makes you seem like you have a lot of charisma. Speak with confidence, have great visions, make eye contact etc...
Don't worry about if it gets quiet or not, the interviewer will ask questions to keep things going.
When it becomes a job like this they probably want someone with experience. If you don't have much, there really is not much you can do.
Other than that, good luck.
By the way, what state do you live in or city and what program did you apply to to get a job like this? I've been looking for a teen counseling program for some time now.
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First, they could ask if you've been sexually abused, which is usually an optional question, but I would answer it honestly. They shouldn't judge you solely on appearance. They're more listening to what you have to say. They may not be willing to hire you due to your age though. They may be looking for someone with a little more relationship experience, which at 16 you really don't have a lot of. They may also be looking for someone that can really relate to the teens and since you're a teen, that could be a benefit or it could hurt your chances. You never know whats going to happen. Its great that your wanting to help though. Don't regret it, even if you don't get the job, it was worth the effort.
Good Luck!
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Wear what you would to any interview -- nice dress pants, a nice shirt & nice shoes. Don't be too dressy though. Do your hair nice, and make your makeup look natural.
I doubt the interview will get quiet. They ask you a lot of questions which you'll answer, so I'm pretty sure there will be no awkward silences. They want to hear strong/honest answers. Keep them short but sweet, and only make them long if you have to. They won't judge you because you're short, but they will judge you on your appearance [what you're wearing, your makeup, how your hair is done], and what you say. The possibility of them asking if you've ever been through sexual abuse is a 50/50 chance. They may ask, they may not. It all depends.
Don't regret this. It's great you want to help sexually abused teengers! Honestly, I'd love to have a job like that, for right now my job is my advice column. Good luck at your interview. Let me know how it goes!
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if its over the phone dont worry about how you look or if your short.. dont regret doing this its a good thing and you should be proud and if they ask that question tell them your anwser and maybe try googling some sex-abuse stories and you can tell them some if it gets akwardly silent - only if you wnt to.
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