An interview question

[stephm0188]

*poof* 

Thanks You guys have given me a few things to think about. 

[sarahbear]

If they ask, answer honestly. It's a touching story.

[shopgirl07]

I think it's a good story to share if you can convey it without getting emotional. I've had candidates who have teared up during interviews and I find it uncomfortable.

If you can tell the story while adding some concrete ideas I think it could be really powerful.

[sequins]

I think you can just share that you had a difficult childhood and books were your best friends growing up. It might just be me but I wouldn't want people that I'm working with to know such personal details.

[W.T.Faulkner]

I think it's a good story to tell. Were you telling me this about yourself, I think it'd make you more apt at understanding the "difficult" kids who are experiencing trauma outside of school, and this is a skill we need in schools.

[just]

I agree with keeping the details a little more general than you gave here and concentrating on the teachers that impacted you and how reading was your refuge.

And remember to connect that to the job. Reiterate that your experience as a child would motivates you to create a welcoming nurturing environment in your library for all children. Or some thing equally interviewy.