Im wanting to return to work after 7 year bringing up 2 kids but my last employers which were a committey are no longer on the committy in the home that i worked for can anyone help?
2007-03-22 03:17:49 · 7 answers · asked by CLAIRE S 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Do not be intimidated by the fact that you were out of the work force for 7 years. This will be obvious to potential employers. Potential employers will also understand that there would have been turnover at your previous employer.
So do not worry too much about references from previous co-workers/bosses. If you really want to provide someone there as a reference then you should call the Human Resource department (or person responsible for hiring) at the company and inquire as to the status of your records and whether the company will be able to confirm to your potential employer that you were previously employed. Get the name of the person who will provide this verification and have that available to provide to your potential employer.
Your power is that you made a choice of family over career. That is an admirable choice. Some employers are sympathetic to that, others are not. Do not be put-off by employers who look upon this choice as a negative. You have the power to perform in whatever you choose to do.
Put that resume together with pride and go get the job you want. You can do it.
Good luck and best wishes.
2007-03-22 05:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your previous employers may technically have been a committee or trustee board, but you will still have been employed by the home. They should at least be able to confirm the dates you worked there.
Did you do any voluntary work while you were at home looking after your children, eg helping to run the playgroup or toddler group? The chair of the committee for that could be used as a referee - or did you help out at school, helping with reading, etc, if so, use the teacher.
2007-03-22 10:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by fengirl2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What could be more important work than bringing up kids. Think of all the time management, budgeting, resource allocation, command and control, motivation etc etc
DId you help out the school, kids club, baby sitting circle, need to think laterally , dont over egg the pudding but dont be defensive either
good luck
2007-03-22 10:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a slight chance that they may still have employment records dating back to when you were employed at the home. If you're filling in an application form, give the details of the job anyway, and the names of the people that employed you.
Good luck in your job hunting!
2007-03-22 10:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by chic_bones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes all you need is a Character Reference, one that says your reliable and honest. Such as your Bank or Building Society or someone who is in a good postition themselves who has known you for over 2 years. However you can still tell you prospective employers your past work record. I gave a character reference to my neighbour and she got the job. Good Luck.
2007-03-22 10:31:46 · answer #5 · answered by JoJo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to obtain permission from several people "of standing" who know you and your circumstances to give their names as referees. Maybe the vicar, business people who know you, postmaster etc . . . If & when you're asked for references, just explain what has happened & that you cannot supply a work reference. They'll understand.
2007-03-22 10:29:53 · answer #6 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain the situation and give personal references from people who have known you for a long time (not relatives) - your pastor, teachers, friends.
2007-03-22 12:28:55 · answer #7 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋