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Updated Jun 18, 2013

Q: Listing Stay at Home Mom/Full-time Parent on Resume?    —Ballwin, MO

"Hello Mamas! I need to update my resume for a job I may be applying for. For those who were a Stay At Home Mom and ..."

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I put a little blurb in my cover letter indicating I had stayed home to raise my children and was ready to re-enter the work force. I also mentioned during that time ...

Hi M.! I am wishing you luck in your search and the process of updating the resume. I couldnt agree with Annie more... although being a mom is hands down the harde...

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Q: Returning to Work    —Houston, TX

"I'm trying to go back to work after an almost 2 year absence. I had a very difficult pregnancy & had to quit my resta..."

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M., there are a number of personnel agencies out there that would be very helpful in your job search. I would first seek advice on building your resume, and once your...

That is ashame you can't stay home! Day care is very expensive,unless you find in home care ! Hopefully the future money you do make will not go all to daycare that ...

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Q: Need Support...    —Meridian, ID

"Hey Mamas, I need a little emotional support right now. Our family got caught in the economic downturn and I've b..."

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Hi Kristen, I don't want to question your decision to go to work, everyone has their own needs and differences, but it sounds like you want to be home? That said, ha...

I'm a big check list person. We have a checklist for meds. Names and boxes are printed and then the paper is laminated. We add the meds and dosing with wet erase ma...

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Q: Help with Resume    —Spring City, PA

"Hello moms, I have finally gotten my first associates degree and am looking to get back into the job field (it'..."

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Check out WWW.RESUMEEDGE.com

C., Congrats on your degree! I would advise you to break away from the boring, old-standby format of Name, objective, education, work history, blah, blah, etc. Whi...

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Q: Looking for a Good Recruiter/headhunter    —Minneapolis, MN

"Anyone know of a good recruiter/headhunter in the area?"

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We've used a couple, but all for graphic design/print/computer industry. What are you looking for?

I know a couple of recruiters in the area, they tend to specialize in certain fields. what part of town and what type of job are you looking for? I'd love to help!

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Q: Desperate Need of Job    —Hollywood, FL

"I am at my wits end here. I have been applying for job after job since the beginning of July, and have gone on count..."

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Hi S., Have you tried any temp agencies? Scour the newspapers? Registered with someplace like monster.com? They are a good way to obtain additional work experience. S...

check out pediatricassociates.com for job listings if you find anything that intrests you pls contact me so I can turn ur resume in.

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Q: Going Back to Work    —Watertown, MA

"Hi. I have a 5 month old and will be returning to work next Monday on a 4 day a week schedule. Already having anxie..."

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First of all, if you need to cry at work, go ahead. I wouldn't weep openly at your desk, but if you need to take a few minutes for yourself in the ladies room, do it....

I just saw your question now but can relate. How is it going?

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Q: Working Mom Advice    —Saint Charles, MO

"I have recently taken over my parents printing company that is in severe need of an overhaul. I am basically working ..."

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You might look into attending Dave Ramsey's event on May 2nd in Kansas City. If you aren't familiar with him, he is a Christian personal money management expert. If ...

S., Congratulations on taking over your parents business. As a designer myself I know how competitive the print industry can be in our state. My advice is to make s...

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Q: Mom Seeking Job    —Colorado Springs, CO

"I have not been to work in eight years I have four children and I have so desperatly have been in search of a job I h..."

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Hi there! Don't worry, the perfect job is out there for you, stay dedicated, you will find it :-) Where do you live and what kind of skills/qualifications do you ha...

Hi my name is R.; I am happily married living in Colorado Springs. Before I started my working from home, I was in the Custom Care for about 3 years. The money was ok,...

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Q: I Have a Job Interview Tommorrow&pregnant...    —Rowland Heights, CA

"My last employement was in 10/05 Im excited about getting back to work. I have a job interview tommorrow, how or wh..."

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Hi A., I was ten weeks pregnant when I had my interwiew and I didn't mentioned. My manager found out when I was twenty weeks by someone else. This person who knew did'...

Despite the fact that laws state that they can not discriminate for pregnancy I would NOT tell this person until you are actually hired. Then if they do try to fire y...

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