It has been a long time since I was working. Even longer since I was working in the church and even longer still since I had to seriously interview. Last time I had to seriously interview for a ministry position was 13 years ago.
These last months I have networked, searched, googled and prayed looking for ministry openings. I have sent out 24 resumes. Interviewed with a few and now it looks like I have a few opportunities that look promising. One I have my eyes locked in on.
During this process I have learned a few things about the interview but more about myself.
1) Don’t be too eager. I am not a patient man and I get excited easily. However, it can come across as desperation and who wants to hire the guy nobody wants.
2) Be honest. Let them know the real you. Be confident. We all have yucky stuff in our lives, they may as well hear it from you.
3) Ask questions. There have been times I wanted a job so bad that I turned a blind eye. I saw areas that would be trouble but I did not ask questions. I simply assumed it would work out. You know what they say about Assume don’t you?
4) Pray and Wait. Did I mention that I was impatient. This process has taught me 2 things. 1. God is in control and 2. He is always on time.
Sean Rheaume 