I want to enter the workforce after 2 yrs of being a stay-at-home mom. I am not getting much response.Any tips

Answer 1

I've been self employed for 3 years and when I started searching for another career a few months ago I had a horrible time. I just landed a great job though after applying some of these techniques.... This is what I learned....

When you apply for a job, try to contact the company directly. Many of the jobs that I applied for through careerbuilders, monster, and other sites didn't get sent. I found that I got a much better response if I applied directly to the company. I used monster, indeed, and careerbuilders to find the jobs and then went to the corporate website.

Make sure you cover letter and resume are amazing! Sometimes I had to completely re-do both documents for each new opportunity. For the cover letter I would suggest that you address the fact that you are a stay at home mom and then relate it to the position that you are trying to land. Use very professional language. I always liked http://www.executiveresourcesltd.com/Job%20Seekers/applying.html . Also make sure you address why it is that you've decided to return to the work force. Employers may be weary that you might want to return to being a stay at home mom. Erase this doubt!

For the resume, I think formating is very key. I would list your current job as a stay at home mom (search and find the most professional sounding name for that career). Next have a paragraph explaining what it is you do and then have a bulleted list (bolded) that highlights the qualifications that you have regarding the job that you are seeking. Maybe something like:

Jan 2004- Present Professional homemaker, City, State
Created and maintained schedules for a 4 person family. In charge of all financial aspects including budgeting, risk analysis, and acount handling.
* Ability to multi-task - explain here
* Time management - explain here

Remember above everything that you are selling yourself. You have one of the toughest jobs in the world, but very few people realize just how much stay at home parents acomplish in one single day. Good luck!!!!!

Answer 2

All depends on what field you would like to enter. I would probably start part time if you are not familiar with the job description. I entered the retail business this way after staying home with my children. I started part time at a hallmark store then worked my way up to larger retail outfits. If you are considering working with computers, I would probably take some courses at the college so you are not completely in the dark and you have some experience. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Depends on what field you are entering. If you have been off for two years in ANY field, you may as well have been off for a couple of decades, because things move very rapidly in the business world, and younge rpeople (WITHOUT KIDS) are coming up all the time and getting hired. Is your resume polished and up to date? Are your skills top notch and up to date? Are you dressing professionally? Do you need to retrain in a particular field? All of these things and more are important. And the poster who mentioned working at home on line, most of that stuff is just worthless and won't get you anywhere. Work at home schemes are usually nothing but scams. Beware!

Answer 4

I would start with a temp agency. They can at least get you working somewhere as a temp, even if it is just to do filing or answering phones. That will help you get your work legs back and give new employers something to fall back on. Sometimes the temp jobs turn into permanent jobs. It wouldnt hurt going to a few and registering.

Answer 5

Have you thought about working at home over the Internet? Do you have an Internet connection and some basic typing skills?

There are many companies that need people from home to do things such as write for discussion boards, write articles for websites, manage Google Adwords campaigns, medical billing, etc.

Do a Google search for some of these. Or go to a site such as http://www.data-entry-jobs.net , where they have free access to all these types of jobs.

Good luck in your hunt.

Answer 6

Maybe your resume is not eye catching enough. Maybe you should take it to a professional resume writer to help you get a second look by the HR person who probably reviews hundreds of resumes a week.