Michelle asked:


I’m 19 years old….

I’ve scheduled several interviews over the next few days. I have never been employed before.

I have scheduled an interview for a Waffle House, the Gazebo which is a coffee shop, and a day care.

Since it will be my first experience being interviewed for employment, what are some good tips for this? Are there things I need to do? I’m extremely nervous and feel like I’m going into it blindly.

I do have some volunteer work in day care and I’m a mother of two children that I take care of all by myself. So, I consider myself somewhat qualified for the day care position but as for the others, I think I need to make sure the interviewer knows what skills and qualities I have that might help me in the waitress positions I am applying for.

Aside from this, I do have trouble keeping a conversation going with people. I am always the listener, not the talker. This concerns me. I am afraid I will not be outgoing enough for my interviewer or that I will not make a lasting impression.

Does anyone have any advice or tips for me?

My cat Jake owns me asked:


I live in Bayern, have my work permit, I just took a 6 month intensive Deutsch course, and I´m ready and willing to work-preferably in the restaurant industry as a waitress.

I was in hospital administration in the US, but enjoy waitressing better.

Any advice for me before I start today?