I have to say that I really dislike interviews. I have never been good at them first of all but second I feel like I am on an auction block selling myself!. In a way I actually am. Still I get rather uncomfortable in them. I am secure in the knowledge I have regarding my Doula work. I have studied, continue to study and keep current on things to help my clients.
Each time I go into an interview I first pray that I could be of aid to this mother/couple/family. I take all my information and as much character I can. I want them to see the real me not some "fake" person who faulters under pressure. I am human afterall and I get nervous, hands get sweaty, mind goes blank.
I can ususally tell when I walk out the interview if it went well or not. I have learned that I am not only being interviewed but I too am interviewing. To see if we are a "match". Either way I eagerly await the phone call or the email to let me know if I am to be a support at the birth of their baby.
All that being said..I now wait to schedule the first prenatal appointment. The time is ticking and I am already excited for the birth.
