Hi, Gold,
Interviewing can be stressful. You mentioned that you never have questions for the interviewer. Some interviewers do like to hear that you have questions because they take it as an interest in the position.
If you haven't already you can ask things like:
How did this position become open - was it vacated or is it a new position?
Can you describe what a typical day would be like here?
At the end of the interview you can ask when you can expect to hear from them.
Aslo, as far as being out of the work place for 16 years, being a mother is no joke! I'm sure you definitely gained plenty of skills that can be applied ot the workplace: multi-tasking, working long hours, finance and budgeting, psycholgy, etc.
It might help to go into an interview thinking "What do they have to offer to me?" instead of "What do I have to offer them?"
And I know this is easy for me to say, but try, really try to forget about your speech impediment. You'll be fine!

RocknRollDave said:

FANTASTIC answer

see, you HAVE worked you have kept a home together, managed bills, molded children, taught morals - behavior - lessons - and countless ways to behave and get through the world to children (which is not always an easy job ), worked through difficult teachers, held the hand of a small child when they are afraid or nervous, worked as a one woman support team, remembered birthdays and holidays and coordinated all of them, if you are a mother - you know how to cook under stress, make a healthy dinner out of whatever's around, you always have the interests of those around you in mind, you must stay focused, calm, cool, collected - even in the face of sheer disaster

heres the deal.. i could go on forever about this... you just need to rally your personal skills interviewing is not that hard if you can remember that you are just talking to a person... a person who at one time may have been in your shoes. the boss was not always a boss

be enthusiastic, sincere (tell them you WANT the job, thats the biggest mistake is not telling them that you want to have the job.), be yourself - let your best qualities come through, be prepared - have information they may ask for handy, be honest - you may not have been 'working' in the job market over the past years... BUT you have been working im a momma, i KNOW what you do for a living (and its not always easy ). show your passions when you interview... bring out what you are best at and SMILE !!!!! you are worth talking to and you need to convey that to the interviewer. also, wear what you feel comfortable in, what you think looks best on you... when you are dressed well - you feel more comfortable, and it will show in how you carry yourself

lastly, get RID of the attitude you have now, its not helping you.... go stand in front of a mirror, remind yourself of all the great things you have done, and all the wonderful things you have to share with the world... play your favorite music on the way to the interview, go in upbeat and smiling, knowing you have tons to offer - they will pick up on that if you go in unsure of yourself... they will pick up on that too


best wishes sweetie and KNOCKEM DEAD

I thought we had already agreed not to tell lies in an inteview!!!!

xOSphere said:

Make a healthy dinner, she was moaning Maccie D's didn't open early enough in the UK..oh yes I forgot..maybe she was opting for the healthy salad option..She's Lovin It!

starbass said:

starbass said:

Well, contrary 2 what u may think I am NOT at Maccies or BK every single day!! In fact, if anything I prefer a nice Panini and a fruit juice at either Starbucks, Costa Coffee or Cafe Nero!!

its only on the odd occasion I may fancy a Maccie or BK breakfast and then I go 2 the Maccies inside ASDA on the way home from taking my husband 2 work!!

Gold319 said:

What with your new fitness regime down that gym you have joined (how is it going btw??) and this "healthy" diet of panini that you are eating - you will be at the top of your game soon, that job will be falling into your lap before you know it!! Keep up all the good work - it WILL pay off!!!

Gold319 said:

What Panini do you have???...they are always full of molten fatty cheese...another half an hour on that rowing machine at the gym..you know your supposed to go more often than just the induction you know !!!

Gold319 said:

I wasn't even there and I can think of at least 3 questions.

What do you like most about the customers that come in the store?
What are the other workers like?
What type of work environment is it here?
What do you like to see in your employees?
What kind of health inspection do you have?
How did you come to work here?



I think you have your biggest answer right there. If employers think you have something to hide or are not outgoing enough, that may be a deterant. Be happy, bright and friendly!

I would suggest that you get a friend to mock interview you and maybe pick up a Guide book on the subject. A good one will go over all of the question you could possibly be asked and how to answer. It also gives you questions to ask your employer.

Good luck to you!

When asked tell me a little about yourself...this should be 1:30 - 3 minutes.TOPS Do not get too personal.

1 min or less on your past background and where you came from. You can include family stats.

1 min on your previous jobs (brief...you can go into detail later)

1 min on what you are looking for. (you can include likes and hobbies here)

RocknRollisalive said:

That's right. For an interview...if you show complete confidence, you'll be fine. It's only a speech thingy..imagine if you had a physical handicap...then you'd have to sell yourself.

Gold319 said:

Just to come across as confident and be knowledgable about the company I find helps. Good luck!