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Category: Reenter the Workforce

Get practical advice and tips for women returning to the workforce after a career pause. From resume building to networking, we've got you covered

  • How to Navigate Office Politics as a New Mother – 4 Useful Tips

    You've just returned from maternity leave. The office feels...different. People who used to chat with you now seem distant. That project you led? Someone else is running it. Welcome to navigating office politics as a new mother returning to work, otherwise known as the "motherhood penalty" – where working mothers earn significantly less than their child-free…

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  • How to Post a Resume on LinkedIn

    In today’s digital world, LinkedIn isn’t just an online resume – it’s your virtual front door to endless career opportunities. But how do you ensure that, among the millions of profiles, recruiters stop on yours and think, ‘This is the one!’? Learning how to post a resume on LinkedIn can be a powerful tool, but…

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  • 6 Critical Steps to Highlight Stay-at-Home Mom Duties on Your Resume

    Are you struggling to effectively highlight your stay-at-home mom duties on your resume? Returning to the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) can seem daunting, especially when it comes to updating your resume. I know because I've been there personally! It's super intimidating. However, it's important to keep in mind that the skills you've…

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  • Best Stay-at-Home Mom Resume Example

    Looking to create your stay-at-home mom resume? Whether you're a stay-at-home mom returning to work or a parent considering a career change, crafting a resume that highlights your unique and relevant skills and experiences is crucial. In this blog post, we'll provide you with an effective stay at home mom resume example that will help…

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  • How to Use ChatGPT to Write a Stay at Home Mom Resume

    Writing a great stay-at-home mom resume using ChatGPT can feel very daunting. I know, because I had to write a resume as a stay-at-home mom when I was returning to the paid workforce. I felt overwhelmed and intimidated. What if my skills were outdated? Would my career break be counted against me? What in the heck is…

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  • Why Hire a Resume Writer?

    Why hire a resume writer? After all, you can presumably type information onto a standard Word or Google document. The only other thing you need is a fairly good recollection of your career history and greatest strengths and achievements and decent writing skills. A caffeinated beverage is also a plus.This is where many job seekers…

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  • Stay-At-Home Mom Resumes – Quickly Land that Job!

    Writing a killer stay-at-home-mom resume can feel daunting. For example, you might be wondering how to write your resume with an employment gap. Maybe you're afraid you are lacking skills to re-enter the workforce. Or maybe you're just not sure what to put on stay-at-home mom on resume.Well, you're not alone! According to a recent…

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  • Top Networking Tips for Moms Returning to Work

    As a mom re-entering the workforce there are countless things you are probably thinking about. Updating your resume, writing that dreaded cover letter, and preparing for the (gulp) interview are no doubt top concerns. Figuring out how you're going to balance being a mom with the demands of a new job is probably also front…

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