Confidence Building For Stay At Home Moms

As a Stay At Home Mom embarks on a job search, there are many unique considerations that she has to address. We have touched on several of these in previous posts in this series, including building an effective resume, networking, and getting your family ready for your return to work. In this post, we address some effective ways to identify positions that you may be qualified for and how you can create opportunities in your job search.Stay at Home Moms sometimes have confidence issues in the job search. Let’s face it- as Stay At Home Moms, most of us have experienced that awkward moment at a social gathering when someone

Transitioning The Family When Mom Goes Back To Work

We have heard a lot of talk lately about how social media and the Internet have changed the art of job hunting. And to some degree, that's certainly true. But Stay At Home Moms have unique needs when they beging a job search, and the way they approach this project can very well mean the difference between a short and successful job hunt, or a long and discouraging one.The first piece of advicewe have to share with Stay At Home Moms is this: The job search itself should be viewed by you and more importantly, your family, as your job. This means that you need to have solid childcare arrangements in place, at least a small wardrobe

Cover Letter and Resume Tips for Stay At Home Moms

Business writing is challenging to even seasoned professionals. So it’s not surprising that often, when a woman decides to re-enter the workforce after a period at home as a Stay at Home Mom (SAHM), one of her biggest concerns is putting together an effective cover letter and resume. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be as difficult as it might seem at first glance.Just as every great story starts with a compelling introduction, you will want to prepare an effective “Cover Letter” to accompany the resume you send to prospective employers. Your objective is to grab the attention of the readers by showing