After being a housewife for years, how do I migrate back into the work force? And how would create a resume?

Answer 1

Word has a resume wizzard.

Answer 2

Depending on your qualifications, and age there are plenty of occupations which would welcome you with open arms. E.g. if you studied Law, and you are determined enough now, you can complete further studies for a rewarding legal career. If you did Business Management, there are plenty of jobs in that area.

The Health and Social Care sector is always in need of NGO's. You can join organisations like Oxfam, Child Relief and You. These jobs entail extensive forays into overseas missions.

If you want to stick to a modest profession just for money, you can become customer care executive.

The only way to explain things at an interview is to tell the truth about your compelling needs to do a housewife's role all these years, for the betterment of your kids. Most sensible and sensitive organisations understand this situation, and actually encourage Mothers to join their workforce, provided you still have those skills with you. All the best.

Answer 3

Take a moment to list all the jobs involved in being a housewife. Well, longer than a moment. Consider which of these jobs you felt happiest with. Describe them in detail.

Now, look at all the other activities you have taken on - various organisations, church work, volunteer work, helping your community. Describe all these activities in detail.

By now, you should have a good idea of what you are best at, so write a description of yourself so that an employer will know what he/she could expect from you.

Now, take your lists and writing around to friends, people you have had contact with, and anyone who was involved in any of the above activities. Ask their opinion of how to put your experience into words, and also ask if they would be a reference for you.

Many colleges offer courses that take into account your life experience when calculating hours.

Good luck, and don't give up. And never put the words "housewife" and "only" together.

Answer 4

you can look up resume templates online and download them or copy and paste them...
http://www.resumetemplates.org/
that's what my mom did. Then you just have to be persistant and not get down if you don't hear anything right away. If you want to get back into the same field you were in you might have to brush up on some skills that might be out dated, like computer skills ect. If you fax or mail in a resume, call a day or two after they've recieved it and ask the status. Good luck too.

And if you don't have any luck in what you're looking for than try looking in a different field of work... that's what my mom did, and she loves her job now.

Answer 5

Probably based on old work experience going back to before you got married. Volunteer work should also be included. I imagine that you could list your homemaking years on your resume. If you don't do this, they'll wonder what you did with all that time. You don't want them thinking that you served 15 years in prison or anything; which is really a possibility if you don't mention that you stayed at home. In fact, you could even discuss the responsibilities that you handled while being a homemaker.

Answer 6

If you're asking how to create a resume I'm assuming you've never worked before. If that is true then you wouldn't have anything beyond your education to put on it anyway. I would suggest you register with a temp agency to get some real work experience under your belt. As long as you can use some basic computer programs like Microsoft Word you should be able to pick up temp work. Many companies hire their temps direct if they like them. It's a start.

Answer 7

First things first, use Google and put in How do I write a resume? or Examples of resumes. That should get you a start on what to say and how to format it. As for going back to work after years of not working... I was married 7 years. My husband did not allow me to work. We got divorced. I had no money, rent was coming due, a quarter a tank of gas and no food in the house. Sitting on my front steps my neighbor asks why I am crying. I told him just what I told you. He said "you are good with computers right"? "Come in for an interview where I work tomorrow". I got the job. When they asked about the big gap I was honest about my husband not letting me. Hired on the spot. I would go to the employment office in your area and try to get a referral from them. I am sure you have a skill. Maybe even try to work with kids at a daycare I am sure you could get that kind of job. Good Luck hon!

Answer 8

Arrange your resume by skill set, but by chronology. This is quite acceptable, and downplays your absence from the workforce. If directly asked in an interview, there's nothing wrong with stating you were at home for a number of years. Emphasize what you've done to make yourself 'current' in terms of workforce. You should read up on trends in your field, and try to make sure you're familiar with current versions of any software or technology you'll need.

Answer 9

You can start by going to a temp agency. It will enable you to test jobs against your current skills and find something you really like.

Go to monster.com to get tips about putting together a resume. If you've been active in the PTA or volunteer program, the skills you used there are also applicable.

Answer 10

After I was a wife and mother for 20 years, I went back to work as a single mother after divorce due to abuse. I went to work every day for a year, feeling scared to death every single day. On my resume, I put down under experience, 20 years as a "Domestic Engineer". Several years later, I'm better off than I was before. But, sad to say, I'm still struggling financially. It's not easy, but it does require daily perseverance.

Answer 11

some jobs specialize in this. Seriously. Ever considered a carreer with Curves? They are looking for women just like you!
Try to create an online resume first, that will be a great building block for any employer.