Home School Heartbeat Radio Program

Homeschoolers can easily work to win the favor of those in the business world. Today on Home School Heartbeat, President Michael Smith gives you advice on how to combat a potential employer's bias.

Mike Smith:
In today's interconnected economy, homeschoolers have every reason to succeed. All they have to do is follow a few simple rules.


Number 1: Remember that our reputation is at stake. Each résumé, interview, or first day at work is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of homeschoolers everywhere. Homeschoolers have sacrificed too much for too long to lose it all through silly, self-indulgent behavior. We still need to prove that homeschoolers can do the job!


Number 2: Don't give up easily. Homeschoolers can't quit the first time a mid-level manager refuses to take a risk. If some policy requires an accredited diploma or GED, ask for a copy of that policy. Get the name of a supervisor or president of the company. Write a courteous letter asking for a chance to explain why the policy should be changed. If they still say "no," pass the word to the local support group or state organization.


Number 3: Open doors for others. If a decent job becomes available where you work, pass the word within the homeschool community. If they hired one homeschooler, they may be willing to hire others. It's much easier to start your career in a friendly company than to try to force your way into a hostile office.


Preparation and perseverance are important. And so is prayer. Don't neglect committing your job search to God and trusting Him to direct you. And until next time, I'm Mike Smith.