Should I even bother to apply?

[Anonymous]

I am a former teacher and currently a SAHM. I want to apply for a part time office position within a school. The job posting has a start day of July 1st. We already have plane tickets to fly across the county to visit family for 2 weeks at the end of July. I can work for three weeks before leaving for two. I will have internet and can work some while on our trip.
Should I even bother to apply? Are hiring people understanding that summer plans have already been made and will be flexible?

[Anonymous]

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

[Anonymous]

Yes man up!

[Anonymous]

Of course, tell them about your plans before you accept the offer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Of course, tell them about your plans before you accept the offer.

I've had to do this twice. Once for a cruise 2 weeks after I started, and once for a wedding that I was the best lady for and had to be gone for a week right after I started. They'll understand.

[Anonymous]

Go ahead!

[Anonymous]

I was offered a job where I got married a month after the start date. Took two weeks off for it, and still work there 7 years later! If you're the right person, they'll very likely be flexible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was offered a job where I got married a month after the start date. Took two weeks off for it, and still work there 7 years later! If you're the right person, they'll very likely be flexible.

Well... I completed the application and sent in my resume. At this point I don't know if I'm overqualified or overqualified.

The qualifications are an AA degree and a few years in an office setting to do office paperwork and database management. I have a Master's in Education, 5 years classroom experience and 1.5 years at an education company. I haven't WOH in 12 years but I have been a Board member of a non-profit for 6 years and have done PTSA stuff. My youngest has been in school FT for a few years years and I'm ready to go back to work but I don't want to teach. I just want a part time job and the hours are perfect and the work/environment seems enjoyable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was offered a job where I got married a month after the start date. Took two weeks off for it, and still work there 7 years later! If you're the right person, they'll very likely be flexible.

Well... I completed the application and sent in my resume. At this point I don't know if I'm overqualified or overqualified.

The qualifications are an AA degree and a few years in an office setting to do office paperwork and database management. I have a Master's in Education, 5 years classroom experience and 1.5 years at an education company. I haven't WOH in 12 years but I have been a Board member of a non-profit for 6 years and have done PTSA stuff. My youngest has been in school FT for a few years years and I'm ready to go back to work but I don't want to teach. I just want a part time job and the hours are perfect and the work/environment seems enjoyable.

Should say: I don't know if I'm overqualified or UNDER qualified.

[Anonymous]

I would say you are under-qualified.

[Anonymous]

I'd say your over-qualified provided that you have good computer skills. I'm sure familiarity with how schools work will be an asset.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd say your over-qualified provided that you have good computer skills. I'm sure familiarity with how schools work will be an asset.

The job does say they want someone proficient in using Microsoft Office products. Since it's some database work, I assume Excel/Access will be used. I've used Word, Powerpoint and Outlook extensively but not Excel or Access. I looked and there is an 8 hour Access class being offered at a community college that I could take before the job would start. I would bring this up at the interview if needed...that is IF I get an interview....

[Anonymous]

Good luck, OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good luck, OP!

+1

Job markets seems to FINALLY be improving.

[Anonymous]

Good luck to you, OP! I hope you get the job.