Grr.

[taimatsu]

Have just read through in depth the forms which arrived a day or two ago for the other job I want to apply for - Learner Services Admin for the Reading Adult and Community College. Two problems. Although it is literally round the corner from me, the person spec includes 'Must be a car owner and in possession of a clean driving licence'. I don't drive. I don't even ride a bike. Second, they'd like some experience of managing and supervising people, since the job involves being in charge of some caretaker people and evening teaching staff. I don't have that in any official sense, though I've organised school clubs and stuff in my time.

I felt yesterday the job might be just right for me, especially as it's only for one year as maternity cover. (Complicated reasons why I think that's good, but for now let's just say it is.) Now, I'm really quite disheartened. I wish I knew why they wanted driving licence. :(

Comments

[chrisvenus]

I wish I knew why they wanted driving licence. :(

Don't go all frowny, pick up the phone and call them. I'd guess it means that you need to travel to other places as part of the work and they aren't willing to pay taxi expenses and so on. It might not be for a very good reason though in which case they will say that and you can apply anyway.

[raggedhalo.livejournal.com]

School clubs might be enough experience, and like Chris says, just give them a call to find out -- the fact that you live around the corner may be enough to convince them.