My current answer is: To start a family, became a homemaker. This sounds to boring and gives way to much information. Is there a better answer which will address the year out of work also?
2006-10-05 05:25:21 · 8 answers · asked by TYL753 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Never leave out that you took time off to start a family. In my experience in management, you will find that people that take the time for their family, are generally more reliable and willing to work. Not always true, but more often than not. Not to mention, when you are a homemaker, you multitask and manage the daily life of your family, which says a lot. There are a lot of companies out there that take being a stay at home mom/homemaker as a respected thing on a resume. Now if we can figure out how to get paid for it.
Not to mention, it explains the length of time you were out, instead of making them think you just have horrible luck finding a job for a year or more.
Good Luck
2006-10-05 05:34:53 · answer #1 · answered by nanners040477 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take my real reason for leaving, then put it in the best possible light. At my previous job for example, I was given the option to resign or be fired. I did resign, and on applications listed my reasons as "seeking other career options." When asked to expand during interviews, I mentioned that I was looking to begin a family in 5-10 years and was seeking to establish myself in a career that was more "family friendly" (basically anything would have been more "family friendly" than my previous position). I ended up becoming an office manager for a small family-owned business, a large change of pace for me and just what I needed at the time (still a great job!).
So be honest, but phrase it tactfully and try to determine how to best use wording to make it seem that you're the person the employer is looking for. If you say you left your previous job to start a family, many employers may see you as stable and reliable. They'll know that you're working to support your family. But some others, perhaps in fast-paced aggressive businesses, will see it as you may need more "sick time" to deal with family issues. So if those are positions you are applying for, just leave it with "pursuing other career interests," and find reasons why your previous employment wasn't a perfect fit for you - something like you were seeking something more challenging, perhaps.
2006-10-05 05:58:38 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The truth is always the best answer, no matter if it's boring and even if it might be giving to much info. This is an employer asking legit questions that requires honest answers.
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2006-10-05 07:01:03 · answer #3 · answered by V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about "my boss was a jerk" or "they always wanted me to be on time and stuff". That's the kind of answer I aways use.
Signed,
Unemployed but hopeful
2006-10-05 05:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by kidd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could put"To pursue other employment interests" Or Just "pursue other interests"
2006-10-05 05:33:52 · answer #5 · answered by debra_har 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
advancement or lack of work
2006-10-05 05:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Advancement potential" that shows your looking to move up and are self-motivated.
2006-10-05 05:29:18 · answer #7 · answered by radar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that is a very sincere answer
2006-10-05 05:27:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋