Resume tips for stay-at-home moms - Sterling Career Concepts

Resume tips for stay-at-home moms Resume tips for stay-at-home moms In a prior post, we talked about smart career moves for stay-at-home parents, so now well share some tips for updating your resume. First it ALL counts. Dont shortchange yourself or your experience. Step back and take a second look at your activities, and youll see youre using many of the skills valued in a corporate setting just in different situations. You may have even developed or refined new skills. Also keep in mind: 1. Volunteer and unpaid work counts. Whether or not you were paid to do something doesnt negate the fact that you did it. 2. Transferable skills are key when presenting your background. Identify what you bring to the table for a future employer. 3. Continuing education is not just formal university degrees. Give yourself credit for what youve done to keep yourself up to date over the past couple of years, both formally and informally. 4. Leadership and organization skills are valued in any setting. It might not come with a VP title, but successfully chairing a PTA fundraising event or managing registrations for the town athletic association uses similar skills. Take a moment to think about how these skills interplay with the following list of common Mom activities: Advertising Marketing * Client Relations * Selling Persuasion Skills Organization * Leadership * Time Management * People Skills * Managing the Spring PTA bake sale * Serving as class mom at nursery school * Selling Pampered Chef products * Organizing a new toddler playgroup in the neighborhood * Chairing an annual event for the Jr. Womans Club Updating your resume after staying home to raise children does not need to be stressful. If youve been involved in school, the community, or in your childs activities, chances are your experiences can be translated into value for a corporate setting.