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How should I prepare for my first job interview to be a counselor at the local elementary school summer camp?

  • My interview is in a couple weeks and I'd like to prepare before then, because I would really love to get this job. So, my questions are: 1. What should I wear? Shorts, khakis, jeans, a nice top/blouse, or a dress? I want to look like I dressed up a little without looking TOO professional. After all, I am seveteen and the interview is for a summer camp couselor! 2. What questions should I expect to be answering? I know the usual- like why do you want this job, what would you bring to the camp, what do you hope to learn, what experience do you have, etc. But what about the situation ones? I am mostly stressing about those. How should I answer ones that involve a child getting hurt, sick, or lost? I would know immediately to notify my boss, but what else should I include? 3. What kind of questions should I ask? Should I ask about salory? I don't want them to think I'm doing the job ONLY for the money; I have been working there as an unpaid volunteer for three years. Should I even ask about days I am sick? I don't want the employer to think I am unreliable. Please include any other information you think would help! I know: no gum chewing, smoking, eye contact is MUST, not too much makeup and/or jewlery, and fidgeting and playing with my hair is not good. Thanks so much, I appreciate it a lot!

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    Dress professional! Even thought it is for a summer camp counselor, they are impressed by this (unless they tell you differently as when I was interviewing for camp counselor at the YMCA it was a group "play" interview to see how outgoing you are and how "fun" your personality is) Make sure you give examples when answering the questions and ALWAYS make yourself look good even when answering questions about times you failed...emphasize that you learn from mistakes/failures etc.... Be bubbly and fun. Show a positive attitude, you will be working with children so show off your qualities that are best for working with children. If you have any prior experience like baby sitting also use examples like this that relate to the job you are interviewing for now. You are right about not too much jewelery or perfume just keep it light and fresh. I think you will be fine as your are only 17 which is a perfect age to be a counselor. Just relax and prepare yourself by telling yourself you are the perfect fit for the job and why. Boost yourself up, they WANT to hire you remember so don't over stress it. Just let it flow and use examples that make you seem like the best, most fun, big kid ever that also is organized and responsible (as it's not all fun, you have to keep the kids safe too) and I think you will be just fine! Good luck and hope this helps :)

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ok. I agree to the upper post when you come there, feel relaxed and confidence think like this "How can they refuse such important person like me?"

Gregory Abreu

First of all I'm not going to give you a direct answer about each of the points you raised.What I am prepared to do however, is to ask you to think about the following: 1. Do I have what it takes to be successful in my line of work? 2. Am I well and truly ready to face any situation where counselor input is required? 3. Am I interested in remuneration first,or am I really passionate about my work? 4. can I express myself in a manner that makes me unique where my passion holds true? 5. If I am a professional person who is on top of one's game, what is there to worry about? 6. should I wear the appropriate dress expected of me in my profession or should I go casual? and the list goes on,.but I think you get the picture. friend it doesn't matter which voluntary group you join or what openings that do appear from time to time. Your very best foot forward is what it will take to be recognized not according to how much bubble gum you chewed on the way over to the interview, NO NO NO... YOU MY FRIEND...Present the real you,Not the Barby doll image type, and should the interviewer come across as a shallow person, then forget about that and shift into EXPERIENCE gear by going along with references and paper at the top of your list, CV that sort of thing I suggest you maintain composure and end the interview on a good note..NOT Sour, Not disrespectful and take it from there. That's all..I'm King Pin Best Foot forward and here's to you

King Pin

GCFLearnFree.org has tutorials on how prepare for job interviews: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/interviewingskills It includes instructional text, informational graphics, examples, and even interactives for you to practice what you've learned/actually apply what you've learned. If you need additional help for things like writing a cover letter, job searching or writing a resume, there are tutorials for that as well: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/career Hope it helps!

Jessica Hammett

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