Demonstrating "Ability to relate well to children and adults"

[foxtiger]

Hi, some of you have already seen my thread on getting a job after 50, but this is for something more specific.

I'm filling in yet another application form, and although I have recently had quite a good strike rate for interviews (but not actual job offers) with variations on my usual supporting statement, I'm trying to re-vamp this section a bit and try to make it as specific as possible to the requirements of this particular job.

One of the essential qualities in the job description is "Ability to relate well to children and adults." I would like to include something relating to this requirement, but everything I can think of saying seems so vague. if you get on well with people, you don't usually get a certificate or a qualification to prove it! I'm allowed to use examples from my working or private life, but nothing seems measurable enough.

What do other people usually do when faced with this question?

[insancerre]

Getting on well with adults could mean recognising the need for confidentiality and having a professional relationship
Also being aware of different communication styles and knowing how to avoid discrimination when communicating
Getting in well with children might mean adapting your communication style and being more of a listener and knowing the safeguarding policy inside out, including the prevent duty

[foxtiger]

Thanks! I think I've covered two of those three areas already in showing I can do some of the other things. I'll try to work the discrimination one in there too. Like your username BTW!

[insancerre]

Thanks, it’s my favourite wine 😜