Good luck!
Just one thing–I would not say “educator” on a job application. I think that people with a degree in education might be put off. They are proud of their education and qualifications, and want to preserve the professional image of the word “educator.” Even if you disagree, I think it would be wise to respect their wishes. JMO.
If for some reason the library job doesn’t work out, may I suggest that you apply for general clerical work at your local hospital or health system?
Believe me, there is plenty of work and plenty of turnover! For the past two summers, my daughter and her friends have worked in Medical Records in our hospital system. It’s easy, easy work–basically they get files, give them to the nurses’s stations, and then re-file the files.
They were paid around $12.00/hour. The hospital was delighted to hire them, because several women were out on Maternity Leave, and the work was desperately behind. When they first arrived, they were shown a large room that was stacked floor to ceiling with files that needed to be re-filed!
Although they only worked summer jobs, they were put on as “Registry” workers by the hospital, and so they continued to be eligible for any hospital programs. For example, my daughter has received Christmas gift certificates, and also free gas cards on her birthday, just because she is still technically an “employee!” She is also able to attend any hospital “party.”
The kids had a lot of fun working in the clinic; although the work wasn’t particularly challenging, they had a good time learning hospital jargon and meeting various hospital professionals. And they had the satisfaction of knowing that their work is helping patients, even though it’s not “front line” care.
There are other clerical jobs within the hospital systems, too. Again, even though it’s not front-line health care, you have a lot of satisfaction being part of the healing team.
Also, if you like the idea of being a care-giver (many moms are very good at it), consider going back to school for six weeks to be certified as a CNA. This is a good-paying job with a lot of flexible hours, and very satisfying.
And remember, there is a drastic shortage of nurses in the U.S., so if you get your foot in the door as a CNA and enjoy the work, you may eventually be able to go back to school with the hospital paying your bills!
If you apply at a hospital or health care system, stop by in person. Give them a resume along with your application. THEN call back every few weeks and inquire politely! Persistence pays in hospitals.
It is incredibly helpful if you know someone in the hospital or health care system who is willing to speak with Human Resources and recommend you. I did this with my daughter and her friends. There are lots of applications in those files, and having a pal to speak up is going to bump your application to the top of the pile.
Again, good luck. This is a nervous time for you, but it will work out for the good.
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If it’s this hard for me to get in, it doesn’t bode well for the keeping of the job, but dh assures me that if I like the job he’ll always be home in time. He really hates the idea of me working outside the home, but is consoling himself with the knowledge that this won’t really be “work” for me, more like a me time that doesn’t cost him anything, which he’s all for.
:coffeeread:** Do you have any idea how difficutl that market is? Not to mention how little the profit margin is? Or the basic fact that most of what is written never generates any income.**
Thank you.
