because of divorce I am reentering the workforce. What skills does a stay at home put on an application? Of course I considered going back to school, but my kids will starve before then. thnx.
2007-01-18 10:00:37 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Daycare isn't a concern, the "Babies" are 13 yrs. and 17 yrs. Thanks for the advice there anyways, perhaps it will be a help to someone else.
2007-01-18 16:09:37 · update #1
get child support, spousal support, stay at home and get a live in boyfriend.
2007-01-18 10:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by ? 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
List any jobs you had prior to becoming a stay at home mom. List skills you have, such as typing, phones, etc. You may have to start at entry level, but you should be able to move up rapidly. Keep the first job at least 3-6 months to show job stability and perhaps you could get a good recommendation from your boss. Keep doing the same thing until you gain a position your happy with. Continuing Education may be expensive and time consuming, but 1-2 classes a semester would be great for you... it would get you away from the kids for a while, further your education and show self motivation on applications. Good luck.
2007-01-18 18:07:07 · answer #2 · answered by Copper Jan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are your qualifications? If a high school graduate, then you already know you will be making minimum wage. If Congress kicks it to $ 7.15 , you still won't be able to make a go of it. I would look for work in retail; at least you might be able to get some benefits . How close are you to your family? Can they help you out until you can get that degree? Be honest, state that you have been a stay at home mom. Although, I don't think this will give you much leverage. But honesty still has a place in this society. Good luck... and cheers to you for getting out of a lousy marriage. That takes courage !!!
2007-01-18 18:10:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put skills like you know Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint) If you have an skills with computer programming skills list them, list your typing speed. Have a section called qualifications and put something like this, Hard-working individual whom work with all types of people, work well as a team member or indivdual, etc... Good luck on getting your degree, you children will not starve. God will supply all your wants and needs. Good Luck and Best Wishes!
2007-01-18 18:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just because you don't have the work experience doesn't mean that you can't do the job...list all the qualities of yourself that you think would make you good at the job you are applying for. Personality is a big thing too. You can always learn. If they say you don't have training ask if they will give you some, because you are more than willing to learn.
2007-01-18 18:06:02 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie Lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing as though you have access to a computer, then I can assume you have some computer skills, i.e. typing, Outlook Express, Word, Excel, etc. You're a woman, you should have PHONE skills as we all do! LOL! Put those skills and try something sort of office job, administrative, secretarial kind of stuff.
Good Luck!
2007-01-18 18:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by Aimee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't count out school. My sister raised two children and got a degree. and yes it was very hard. But if you ask her she would not have done it differently. Except maybe change some of the courses.
2007-01-18 18:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just do a daycare out of the home if i were you.
2007-01-18 18:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Zuzzshi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Computer skills. Organizational skills. Your stengths in general (time management, self-starter, works well under pressure, etc.)
2007-01-18 18:04:01 · answer #9 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't worry about kids, daycare will take care for you, you should have your own life
2007-01-18 18:16:45 · answer #10 · answered by wu n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋