Originally posted by JGuitaristR
That's cool that you've switched jobs and will be working at the humane society. Just today I printed out an application for a Saint Louis Humane Society and will be applying for a job as a caretaker of the animals. It says, "experience preferred." Well let's see... I've been taking care of cats for approximately 12 years, I've been caring for dogs for about 10 years, right now I am caring for a guinea pig, for the past 3 years, a hamster, 3 rats and an iguana for 3-4 years. Do you think all of that can be considered as "experience?" I certainly hope so. What does P.A.W.S. stand for? Hey, I'm being forced to get off the computer, I'll write back later - Tell me how the job is going on Monday.
Sorry to burst your bubble but usually that kind of experience doesn't mean diddly squat to employers.
It is like you can't say you have been working at your current profession for 10 years when you have only been there 6 just b/c you had 4 years of hands on college experience.
I have been at my job for 5 years and was in school for 2 and was in the hospital training the 2nd week of classes. But they don't count that. So I can't say that I have been doing this for 7 years. I have to say I have been doing this for 5.
Sooooo just b/c you have been been 'taking care of the cats for 10 years' that means you would have started when you were 10-11. Chances are that isn't going to count. But that IS NOT saying that you won't nail the interview and they will give you a chance!
I do hope you get the job and good luck!!!