Job Searching Mom

I know how hard it is to return on the career track after being a stay at home parent. Over five million women are stay-at-home moms in the USA. At the same time, hundreds of thousands of moms decide to get back to work every year.  Being a stay-at-home mom myself I understand how challenging it may be to stay confident and get your application noticed in spite of your employment gap. Here are my tips and insights on how to list stay at home mom skills on a resume and make sure your application documents help you sell yourself. Emphasize Related Activities All you have to do is to persuade the recruiters that you have experience and skills to do the job they offer, that’s why the content of your resume should market you. When you write about your years out of the paid workforce, don’t forget to mention only those activities and achievements that back up the skills necessary and relevant to your future career goal. Many career experts and advisers state that the majori...

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!

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...

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!

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 h...