you would think people would want to hire you as you know what responsibility is!
2006-09-27 03:35:52 · 24 answers · asked by lita 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
i know how you must feel, my mom went through the same thing. She did get a good job though, you just have to be persistent, it is not impossible:)
2006-09-27 03:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Employers find it hard to hire someone that has been out of job for 4 years because they're not sure whether you can go back to job routine again or not.
I'm sure they understand that you're awesome in responsibility and able to work hard as you have been a mother for a while, but your experience isn't that recent. Unfortunately, being a mother is not a 'job experience'.
Other thing is that they may think that you haven't use your professional skills for a while, and unsure whether you're still excellent on it. One of my friend got a rejection from a job after two years staying at home to take care of her son because the employer doubt she can still interview people after two years not doing it.
2006-09-27 03:45:37 · answer #2 · answered by meetha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel lonely, I've been a stay at home Mom for nine years. They don't see being a stay at home Mom as a real job. If they spent a week in our position they would have a different view. My baby has started all day kindergarten and I can't even get a part time job. I have wondered if they are worried we might put our kids first (how dare we think of children first) or if it is lack of work history.
2006-09-27 03:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by Natural Salt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lack of work history, work experience. And perhaps you're not up to date in your field educationally. Things like that. I know some people say stay at home mothers have a 'job' but that's not the case. Caring for your children is not a job, that's a life responsibility - everyone does it, even those that have jobs.
2006-09-27 04:34:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People don't hire other people simply because they may be responsible. They'll hire you if you're qualified, with an education. Just because you've been at home raising children for the past few years, doesn't mean you're qualified for ANY job. You still have to take the same route that any other person does for a job.
2006-09-27 03:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is hard for everybody, trust me. The job market is tight and employers have a huge pool to choose from. My sister went back to work after 7 years. She was lucky to get hired because she had had some specific duties before that were still hard to find.
However, the one position she applied for had 2,000 applicants!
My best advice and some that helped her, tailor your application and resume for that specific position. She also called back to thank them for the interview and they told her that made the final difference between her and the other candidate they were considering.
Also, if you need to update your computer skills, take a couple of courses at your local community college.
2006-09-27 04:56:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that problem with staying home for 2 years. I also moved from Europe to the states in the beginning of that. The problem is work history and stability. They tend to think that stay-at-home moms are lazy and they just want to live off of their husbands. I was lucky and my boss's wife is a stay-at-home mom and he knew what it takes. I also let him know up front that I don't have to work, that I'm choosing to so my son can go to day care and interact with other kids his age and that I didn't want to stay at home by myself and do nothing and that I enjoy working and accomplishing things. Let your interviewer know the situation up front.
2006-09-27 03:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by jdecorse25 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the employers know that moms want to be moms, and they feel like you can't give 100%. I'm not sure, but I am working for the first time in a year & a half and feel like my kids come first, even before my job. Maybe employers can sense that.
2006-09-27 04:44:24 · answer #8 · answered by Rebecca V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had stayed home for almost 6 years but when i was ready to work again after being home with 4 kids i put in applacation and with in 4 weeks i had interviews and a job and a pay cheack so it didnt take long for me to get a job but if you want a job then once the applacation is in call them let them no you want a job
2006-09-27 05:01:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Employers want employees with current experience. Seeing that you were off the job market for 4 years its going to be very hard to get back in the job pool because you will be competing with recently qualified/experienced job seekers.
2006-09-27 03:40:07 · answer #10 · answered by RACQUEL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you volunteered any during your time away from employment? Or been on any committees? Have you done anything with the school, church, or other public facilities? Be sure to put it all in your resume! I hope I don't run into these difficulties when I attempt to return to the job force (SAHM - 2 years and counting). I wish you all the luck in the world, and keep your head up!
2006-09-27 03:46:44 · answer #11 · answered by shellbugger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋