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Key Stay-At-Home Mom Skills for Resume

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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

How to Overcome the Millennial Job Hunting Barriers by Jenny Siu

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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!

How to Stay Motivated While Job Hunting Video

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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!

Social Media - Job Search Success?

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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&

The World's Toughest Job Video

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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!

How to Overcome Job Stress and Thrive at Work

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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. By th

Job Hunting Tips Video from Kickstarter

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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!

Resume Writing Hacks for Moms

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Are you one of the millions of moms who have left their job to raise young kids? Although you may have had a wonderful career and an expensive education, the decision came down in favor of simple math. You could either leave your kids with paid childcare, which may cost nearly all of your earning potential, or you could become the unpaid childcare yourself. Are you experienced in multitasking skills with the ability to handle difficulties and problem-solving? Do you have exceptional management capabilities? We are sure you have a gazillion wonderful skills and talents, many of which have been perfected over the past few years during your most recent job as a stay-at-home mom. That’s why today I’m going to talk about the best resume writing hacks for moms to help you create your comeback resume. How to Get Started  Everybody agrees that being a mom is probably the hardest job on the planet. However, the time you’ve spent staying at home and raising your kids can present serio

What Employers Really Want Video

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I love videos by Jill Konrath! And I think she's an amazing specialist! Jill Konrath is a sales strategist, the author of Get Back to Work Faster: The Ultimate Guide for Job Seekers, as well as SNAP Selling & Selling to Big Companies. If you want to get hired, you should listen to what recruiters say and that is the tip I always follow. Which is why I recommend you to watch this video - I'm sure you will be surprised to learn what employers are really looking for today from job candidates!    Do you agree with her? Have you ever done the mistakes she's been talking about! I'd love to hear your feedback!

Where To Get Help With A Resume?

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Everybody knows that writing a resume is a hard work. Sometimes it gets even desperate. Believe me, I've been there. If you find yourself in the situation, this article has something to offer, namely a few useful resources. Where to Go to Get Help With Resume Writing  Effective job hunting is impossible without the good resume. Experts say that CV is one of the crucial shortlisting criteria. Thus, it's obvious, it has to be great. Usually, it takes only 20 seconds to consider a candidate. It is important to create a notable and eye-catching resume to succeed. The question is, exactly how to make it. Many people are getting confused, whether they should address to professional resume writers or not. Below are options, which I've tested during my own research. It was the cut and try method, but eventually, I found my sure option. State Recourses  Most of the states in the USA offer help with writing a resume. Check Google - just type out "The Department of

Common Job Search Mistakes Video

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I love this video beause we laways talk about job hunting tips, but one always forgets about job search mistakes. I love this video from the Snagajob company and I want you to see this!   If you find this video helpful or want to share your personal tips (and mistakes one should correct), please write in the comments below! I'd like to read your feedback!

My Video List: 8 Job Search Tips From People Who Found Their Dream Job

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Hi guys! I've promised to share the videos I find useful and here it is! Professionals from Idealist.org have released this extremely useful video and I want you to see that for sure! I think such stories inspire greatly and are more effective than common tips on the Web. Do you know such inspiring stories as well? Perhaps, somebody inspired and helped you overcome job search difficulties? Please share in the comments below!

Why Business World is Still Intimidated by Women in Power

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For centuries women have been fighting for their rights and declaring their freedom to do well both at work and at home. Since that time women have conquered themselves the positions in all the spheres of business and social life, yet somehow they are still underestimated and undervalued.  But women can relax now, for the Resume Writing Lab has made a list of the tips that “working girls” can follow in order to face the rocky road to achieving success at workplace.  How to Be a Good Mother and an Employee  You know that you love your children more than anything in the world, but still, it’s not enough for you. Don’t be ashamed of your ambitions. All that you need to do is to define the working hours in such way that your work doesn’t interfere the time you want to spend with your family. Nannies are proved to be able to free working mothers from the feeling of guilt and relieve the kid’s anxiety attacks. Don’t forget that your husband can be of great help too. More

Sooo Excited!

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Hello my reader! I'm soooo excited to join the blogging world finally! I have followed many of the talented bloggers and inspiring, prominent individuals and now I hope to share some of my materials and ideas with you.  I do believe in Mark Twain quote: “ Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life. ” By the way, it sounds almost like Confucius saying: “ Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. ” Anyway, these statements share one idea – you must love your job. And I believe that anyone, even a Mom with kids and no experience, can do that. Do you think it is impossible? I’m ready to prove a negative!  I have already found lots and lots of useful insights and time-tested tips. And I’m going to reveal them in my posts! I hope you will enjoy it and follow me! And I always will be glad to read your comments.  Always yours, Kelly!