I feel extremely low at the moment. This morning I received an email informing me that the part time job that I really wanted will not be offered to me. I feel like crying, but I need to find some strength to carry on as I lost my job in February.
I think I prepared and researched the company very well, my experience was relevant, I had two zoom interviews (the 2nd one was a panel interview) during which they drilled me with regard to why I want a part the role. I didn't disclose that I was a single Mum and my son required my help with regard to his homework etc.
I said that I wanted the part time role because I had time commitments outside work - but I think they the panel was not satisfied with my answer.
I would really appreciate your help with regard to how to answer "Why do you want to work part time?" going forward, please.
Should I say something like "I have time commitments outside work because:
- I have family responsibility (I have a child etc)
- I want to volunteer for a charity that I feel passionate about
- I want to study and grow my skills (but I already have a professional qualification in my field and if I want to study further - it might sound threatening for my potential employer)
- I have personal commitments plus I want to volunteer
I am sure there are some wise MN people who found the correct way of answering this question :-) I would really appreciate your help, please.
Thank you so much!