I gave up working when I had my boys and now they are at school,
thought it was about time I went back to work but it has been 9 years,, Any tips?????
2006-09-11 04:59:49 · 16 answers · asked by Julia 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
everybody gets scared, winners use the fear to rise above. Take it a day at a time and never lose faith in your strengths and abilities because if you believe you can do something the things as common place as fear will never stop you. Besides any woman with the courage and skill to raise children in this world already has all the requirments to make any job work ;)
2006-09-11 06:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lukas D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going back into the job market is a very scary thing - I left administration and worked as a Kindergarten aide for 3 years in order to be with my son as he attended school in a foreign country. When we returned to the States, I applied and got a job only to find out that my skills were nothing like they were 3 years prior! Technology had advanced and I had not - thankfully my immediate supervisor and co-worker saw potential and after a few months I was back up to speed and loving my job! God bless!
2006-09-11 05:10:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Be very happy that you got the job.
2. Take it 1 assignment at a time - realize it's only 8 hours, and you'll get through it.
3. Be CONFIDENT - they hired you for a reason.
4. It might take some time for you to get back into the hang of things - but just be happy your out of the house making money!
2006-09-11 05:06:50 · answer #3 · answered by MARY L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try not to be scared--you have nothing to lose by applying and interviewing for jobs. You do not have to make an instant decision when offered a job--it is acceptable to take a day to think it over. Be positive and smile a lot. Good Luck!
2006-09-11 05:07:03 · answer #4 · answered by veus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your state's employment training centers and take advantage of the resources they have, like resume writing, interview skills, how to search for jobs, etc. In nine years, the very way that jobs are advertised and filled has changed, and you need to get as much info as you can to adapt.
It can be an adventure, you just have to see it the right way - but I urge you to make a plan for your job search and not simply click to apply.
Good luck!
2006-09-11 05:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I havent got any tips but its only been 2 years for me but still when i go for interview for a job im turned away because of my gap. I dont get the government they expect you to work but how can we when we get turned away for having children to care for.
Tips: Be yourself, truth is best thing, calm minded, little twitchiness. sit properly and most one greet with a good hand shake and a smile through out the whole interview.
Good luck and hope you get it and its eassier for u than me lol. Let us know
2006-09-11 23:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey I am in the same issue you are! I am getting ready to go back to work soon and I am really worried! My girls are 6 yrs old and 8 yrs old and I stopped working when I had my first daughter. Now that they are both in school I can go back to work. I need to find hours that work with their school hours and I will be fine!
2006-09-11 05:13:07 · answer #7 · answered by kolowski4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its natural to be scared, even just changing your job is scary enough.
Try to be confident and show a willingness to learn. Try to make some friends at work and be yourself... Also try to have fun, if you enjoy what youre going to do it wont feel like work.
Im sure you will be fine.... Good luck x
2006-09-11 07:13:06 · answer #8 · answered by sad_but_pretty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could go along to your nearest careers advice centre where they will help you with interview techniques also cv
In the mean time maybe you could join up for a class or volunteer to help boost your confidence good luck!
2006-09-11 10:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by miakaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the fear of the unknown. You'll be fine once you get a job and get started. I'ts a scary time but well worth it. I don't regret going back to work one bit.
2006-09-11 05:06:41 · answer #10 · answered by helen p 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋