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I'm extremely interested in this position. I just graduated from my university and I'm actively seeking for a professional job. I applied thinking I didn't really have a good chance but I've been called for an interview. I think the person over the phone liked me and I hope that is part of the interviewing aspect. But you never know.
I had called a week prior just to let them know I was very interested but the contact person told me they had like 400 applicants and that Veterans were given preference and then people with experience with this type of position. So I didn't even give her my name and she didn't ask. I felt like that was it. And now I get a call and it feels awesome but I also feel like the person lied over the phone when she said they had 400 applicants and this is just a tactic to get people to stop calling.
Anyway, I'm nervous about the interview. I've got excellent people skills and I have experience working with kids. But I have no idea what types of questions they are going to ask. I'm just extremely nervous because I don't want to mess this up. I want this job so badly and I want to get out of the job I'm in now which is a non-ideal part-time position.
Does anyone have any advice or experience? I'd really love any input.
I agree w the above. I have worked w these people and the best ones seem to be very firm yet remaining empathetic. (The best ones also seem to know when to be flexible w the rule but i would not bring this up in the interview!)
Some of the things the interviewers will probably want to know:
you have excellent boundaries
thrive under stress
are good at time management
are able to engage & establish a rapport w your clients
see the importance of keeping in touch w collateral contacts
see the importance of rules and structure
have passion for the work (combo of working in legal AND children)
work independently yet seek help when needed
recognize that you may wear many hats in addition to your main duties such as teacher, counselor and mentor
Both of your answers gave me excellent perspective on what to say at the interview. The thing is, I won't be lying when I say those things because I really am that way. Because of my minor in Education I know the importance of structure with kids especially. I just hope that they give me a chance because I know I can do well at this job.
I think a degree of physical fitness is important for safety. You must be in a big city to have that many applicants. But many of them will be disqualified. And you with a degree in Ed? Yay! What other language do you speak, out of curiosity?
I think a degree of physical fitness is important for safety. You must be in a big city to have that many applicants. But many of them will be disqualified. And you with a degree in Ed? Yay! What other language do you speak, out of curiosity?
I'm definitely working on the physical fitness. I am getting back into an exercise routine slowly but surely. And my degree is in English with a minor in education.
I'm bilingual (English & Spanish) and since I live down south, it is always a huge plus
Just because they are juveniles, don't think for a minute they won't hurt you. The COs I have known who have worked both sides (adult and juvie) would rather work adult lock up because juveniles are much more likely to feel they have to be a man or they have something to prove, so they are more likely to assault the jail staff.
You will probably get "crisis prevention intervention" training or something like it on the job. Yes, it could be dangerous. Something to keep in mind.
My dad is a police officer and has basically told me what to expect when working with juveniles. I know there are definite dangerous aspects to this position but I'm not ignorant to them. I'm excited for the opportunity to work doing something that has value to me.
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