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15 Yr Stay-at-home Mom Needs Resume Advice/help
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on September 12, 2007
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Hi Moms! I am looking to return to the workforce after staying at home w/my 4 children for the past 15 years. I have taught at 2 different preschools, and other than...
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- Hi April, I would definitely include the work you did before becoming a mom and the volunteer work with the schools and church. Here is what I did during the time th...
- Hi AB, I am a career consultant for an outplacement company working with displaced employees working to get back into the market every day. The most important thin...
- I would list what you have done to stay busy for the past years under your Objective, something like: Have been a been homemaker for the past so years, very active in...
How Do I Word My Skills, Ex-daycare Provider(for Resume)?
Asked by Y.I. from Dallas
on April 3, 2010
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I was a professional registered daycare provider for 15 1/2 years. I am having trouble wording all of my skills from over the years.
Can anyone help?
Lonie I. (Y.)
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- For one, list it on the resume as: Registered Child Care Owner/Operator Take the other suggestions given to list the actual aspects of that position. I love the...
- If you search the internet for resume help you will see many examples of how to word your resume and also the format. Keep it to one page and be sure to use key words...
- Microsoft word has a thersaus use it!! I recently took a class over developing resumes. It works wonders in making boring words sound more professional.Just list anyth...
Job Interview
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on July 28, 2011
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I have a job interview tonight for a Para educator job that I really want!! I am trying to draft a resume and I feel like it's looking terrible!! Any advice?
Any ...
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- Don't forget to mail your "thank you" card within 24 hours to the person/people you had your interview with.
- As someone who would be interviewing you (former AP and a special ed admin)... things I would look for.... - NO TYPOS (spell check & have one other person read it) -...
- The top of your resume should be like a professional letter; JANE DOE 1234 COOK ST ANYCITY, AN 00000 ###-###-#### ____@____.com I would center it.. The ob...
Going Back to Work
Asked by E.P. from Dallas
on June 22, 2011
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After 16 years as a Stay-at-Home mom I find myself in need of employment. I had thought about hiring a resume company to help me put together something but find that t...
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- Good advice, so far! Also, make sure you are knowledgeable about modern office practices, machines, computer programs, phone systems, etc. I know you know that a l...
- They have a lot of good free information and help on line for resume's. Good Luck.
- Contact a staffing company. They will be able to assess your skills and help with the resume. Since you have been out of the workforce for 16 years, technology has c...
I Have a Job Interview!!
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on May 15, 2011
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Yay! I've been applying for lots of jobs and I finally got an interview. It's at a local bank for a part time customer service representative. I have no doubt that I'm...
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- Yes, you should always take a hard copy of your resume. Take your references also, usually they will have you fill out a paper application also, so you don't want to b...
- You've already received great advice, so I won't go into that- I just wanted to say GOOD LUCK and please let us know how it goes! You'll do great!
- Yes. Yes. Yes to every suggestion listed here. In addition: 1) Be professional! Especially at the first interview, don't dwell on your needs (childcare, hours, ca...
Please Advise, I Need Something to Fill My Time
Asked by J.S. from Atlanta
on February 8, 2008
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Hello ladies! I recently quit my job to be able to spend more time with my children. Does anyone have any recommendations on clubs, associations, etc., that are avai...
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- Hi J.! I can so relate to what you are feeling right now. Five years ago I walked away from having a job...the only difference is that I remarried and had a baby rig...
- Hey J....This is T. from Dawsonville. Godbless you and your children. I stepped down from my job (WWEV Radio) about two years ago....It was great being a stay at ho...
- Hi J.. Since you asked, I'd love to tell you what I have found, for I was in the same situation as you. I'm a SAHM also in Cumming, right off Bethelview Rd. I found t...
Friend Keeps Asking Me to Get Her Son a Job
Asked by V.G. from Chicago
on October 2, 2010
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My friend's 25 yo son is in the same profession as I am. My friend has asked me a few times to use my connections to help her son get a job. Both times I forwarded h...
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- Tell her you've tried, but both times the resume was rejected for various reasons and lack of experience. Explain to her that you re still building an identity there a...
- Something smells funny here. You have a new job - it's not like you're close personal friends with anyone in the HR department, are you? Regardless, I would provide ...
- I'd tell her the truth but I would also like you to keep in mind that in this economy even our friends, even with highest honors and great backgrounds, we often cannot...
Mamas Who Have Went Through Employment transition-What Did You Do?
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on January 14, 2012
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So, I am in a transition of employment at the present time but I need to work so I am diligently looking for the right opportunity. My background is actually in the r...
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- I stayed home from 12/08 up until 8/11. Once my DD went to full day K, I started a part time job. I had been looking for a full time job, but it didn't materialize. ...
- I went through a series of career changes which were easy transitions within my field. The biggest career change I was able to pull off was to work in Europe which I'...
- I was laid off a week ago, and I know it will be tough to find a job in my field. There's not a lot out there right now. What I'm doing is dropping the kids off at sch...
Do You Consider Doing Volunteer Work as "Unemployed"?
Asked by M.A. from Washington DC
on August 22, 2012
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So I have been staying home with my kids for the past 1.5 years. To give you some background, I had been working as a software developer before that. I have been do...
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- You are not employed. You are a volunteer. They are two different titles from a Human Resources standpoint. There are two different levels of accountability and dif...
- List it as non-paid Employment, on an as needed basis etc. Interns... are this way as well. They are typically not paid, but they are "working" for a corporation or ...
- I think Laura has a point. You want to get "in the head" of the employer and think about why they are asking the question. I used to work for the Catholic Church, ...
Apply Job After Being Domestic Engineer
Asked by M.M. from San Francisco
on June 24, 2012
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Now that my triplets will go to full time school (yay!! can't wait) I am also seeking for job since its getting hard to survive on one pay check so I am updating my re...
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- Make sure that you have someone whose first language is English proofread your resume and any letters or emails you send out. I am not trying to be rude by pointing o...
- Domestic engineer was a term created probably late 60's or 70's by feminists who thought being a 'housewife' was seen as boring and wanted to sound professional, even ...
- Do not use the term domestic engineer unless you want them to laugh before they pass on hiring you.
