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Jan's job

From: Patricia Knott (pknott)
Date: Fri Jun 02 2000 - 17:13:21 PDT

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    I too, was passed over several times before finally getting a position. I
    was very discouraged because I was in my 40's when I decided to teach and I
    thought my life and art experience would count for something. But the
    problem was a concern about how I would handle discipline since I hadn't
    been in a classroom since my student teaching days 20 some years ago. I was
    just about to give up when an opening came up, at of all places the high
    school I graduated from. Funny thing is, discipline has never been a
    problem for me. My maturity and experience did matter after all.

    I know how bad you feel, Jan. After my last rejection (a job I was almost
    sure I had) I cried my eyes out to a good friend. Then the job I have now
    came along and I'm glad I'm not at any of those other places.
    You have to realize that losing a job opportunity does not mean you are not
    good enough. Since I am on the other end now, and I do the interviewing, I
    realize that some strange things get people rejected.

    Have a good cry. But don't get discouraged. Learn from each interview. And
    be sure to TELL THEM why you are the best choice.

    We are all wishing the best for you,
    Patty 

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