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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

  • 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 What if my skills were outdated?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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  • Biggest Interview Mistakes for Moms Returning to Work

    Interviewing is stressful. Returning to the workforce after taking time away is stressful. I know because I've been there. Based my own painful experience, I want to make sure you know how to avoid the biggest interview mistakes for moms returning to work. You might find yourself second guessing your background. Or question your decision…

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  • The Ultimate Guide to Job Search

    You're ready to start the job search process. But where exactly do you start? Do you simply turn on your computer and type in "find a job in ______" into the search window? Magically, 50 perfect jobs appear right before your eyes. You get your pick of those 50 opportunities and you wind up with…

    How to find a job (Ultimate Guide)
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