I've been looking for a job with a church for the past two years so I know a thing or two about interviewing for a ministry position. But I don't really know more than 2 things. So at times, the process has been difficult. Today, I share my pain with you in the form of 4 bon mots that I've heard myself say in a job interview which may be a clue as to why I don't have a full-time job today:
1. Question from pastor: So you've considered the challenges in becoming Presbyterian?
Me: Why don't you tell me what you think those challenges are and I'll let you know if I've considered them?
2. Advice from pastor: If you're going to be a woman in ministry, you probably want to have a clear-cut view on women in ministry. Me: I'm purposefully imprecise.
3. Pastor: Mary Katherine, we're calling to let you know that we decided to go with this other candidate for the position but we really appreciate your time and effort applying. Me (genuine, not sarcastic): That person sounds amazing! I definitely would have given her the job as well. She sounds like a much better fit.
4. Pastor: Why don't you tell people that you write a blog? Me: I'm just really bad at authentic self-promotion. Pastor: So, it's not full of statements of anarchy? Me: No, no. Nothing like that....yet.
Happy job hunting, fellow interviewees!
1. Question from pastor: So you've considered the challenges in becoming Presbyterian?
Me: Why don't you tell me what you think those challenges are and I'll let you know if I've considered them?
2. Advice from pastor: If you're going to be a woman in ministry, you probably want to have a clear-cut view on women in ministry. Me: I'm purposefully imprecise.
3. Pastor: Mary Katherine, we're calling to let you know that we decided to go with this other candidate for the position but we really appreciate your time and effort applying. Me (genuine, not sarcastic): That person sounds amazing! I definitely would have given her the job as well. She sounds like a much better fit.
4. Pastor: Why don't you tell people that you write a blog? Me: I'm just really bad at authentic self-promotion. Pastor: So, it's not full of statements of anarchy? Me: No, no. Nothing like that....yet.
Happy job hunting, fellow interviewees!
I'd hire you in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteAn amazing and clever post! Full of character. Integrity that will pay off even before eternity.
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