Job Searching Mom

Every stay-at-home Mom will confess that getting back to the job after the large gap is a challenge. Not every Mom will adapt to the new routine without her precious kid. Not every Mom will qualify for the strict requirements and high standards of the labor market. The good news is that getting back to work is absolutely possible. The bad news is that every stay-at-home Mom has to tailor her resume, cover letter, and other application documents to the desired job and it requires a lot of time. So, I tried to figure out how to list skills on a resume if you are a stay-at-home Mom. Stay-at-Home Mom Skills for Resume There are different categories of Moms, who are going to return to the job. The classification is based on the amount of working experience. So, understand what category you qualify for and follow the recommendations for each kind of stay-at-home mother. Moms with Large Working Experience Moms from this category usually have fewer problems with res...

I like TED talks videos - the speakers often share very nice tips and thoughtful insights. Here is another one video. Jenny Siu talks about language and cultural barriers as well as the ways to overcome prospective obstacles and becoming an outlier. Have you ever faced job hunting barriers? Were there any obstacles on your success path? Plese, share in the comments beelow!

There is one important thing to remember about while searching for a job. Motivation. You may not believe but it is so easy for a job hunter to get depressed and discouraged. You may get calls, interviews and later a rejection email. As a result, you feel bad for yourself. I like this video from CareerCake, it is a great motivating video. I hope it will help you and inspire to continue looking. Please, write your comments below!

We all know that using social media for job search can do a lot of good for the applicant. It helps you stand out from the hundreds of others and find a dream job. Here are three main reasons to hop on the social media board: 1. Showing the Knowledge When people show a deeper understanding of the industry they work in, it makes them look well-trusted. It doesn't require having a personal blog. Writing the relevant information about the news and events in the related industry blog works too. The latter is a perfect option for the busy and not so creative people. 2. Demonstrating a Willingness to Learn Not all of the social media job search sites are user-friendly. However, every product of the digital technology takes some time to master. It is especially important if electronic devices weren't a part of your childhood or youth. Nobody has to be a computer pro. However, understanding benefits of using social media for job search reveals the applicant...

I'm sure that you remember this video, but in case if you haven't seen it yet, I recommend watching. Yesterday my girl reminded me the being a Mom is the most challenging but at the same time the most rewarding job in the world.  Do not forget that a day with your child is worth overtime work. Please, share your opinion in the comments below!

Job stress is definitely something we all experience as workers but we handle it in different ways. If you want to stay safe on your job, maximize your job performance, as well as maintain your mental and physical health, you need to learn how to overcome job stress. By the way, it might be useful in a real life as well. In reality, not all stress is bad for you. In fact, occasional doses of job stress may be effective in boosting your productivity and motivation. However, let us talk about its drawbacks and the best strategies for dealing with job stress. What is Job Stress?  Some jobs tend to bring higher stress than others. These are the jobs that have demanding time pressure (healthcare workers), that are located in dangerous settings (police, fire), that have repetitive detailed work (manufacturing), and that deal with demanding clients (service providers). The recent job survey states that nowadays job stress represents a big threat to the health of people. B...

My collection of videos I find useful is huuuge, so I keep sharing them. I like when people are sharing actual tips. The funniest thing is that we all know those tricks (just ask your school councilor), but we always need someone who will say it. I'm sure you will like this video as well! By the way, what do you think about his last advice? I appreciate your feedback in the comments below!