How do you get back into the job market after being a stay at home mom.

Anonymous

June 6,2022 at 11:10PM UTC

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How do you get back into the job market after being a stay at home mom. I have send my resume to more than 50 companies and still not being successful. At this stage it is really starting to effect my self confidence. I left the job market after getting married in 1996 and travelled with my husband as he was working on International projects in the construction industry. Due to work permit constraints I was unable to work, after the children were born in 2003 & 2004 I became very involved with volunteering at school while living in Jamaica for 15 years. While being a volunteer I received so many compliments of how good I am at arranging events, I was asked by friends to help arranging their events and children birthday parties as everyone was telling me how good, organized and creative I am. My husband and I started our own construction company in Jamaica where I was doing all the office admin, purchase orders assisted him with tenders when in 2017 we accepted an offer to permanently move to Canada. I know I am really good with administration just need someone to take a risk and I can prove to them.

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AmyJune 6,2022 at 11:40PM UTC
Does your resume list all these skills? You should have others read it over. Plus keep in mind some/most all that I have dealt with the last several years, companies are slow to hire. Hang in there you will find something. Plus international cultural skills are also worthy to put on your resume.
AnonymousJune 8,2022 at 8:57PM UTC
‘Thank you very much I never thought to add some of the cultural skills into my resume before Canada we were living in South Africa, Zambia and Jamaica that is definitely something to think about.
Thank you for the encouragement I have appreciated all the advice and encouragement
AmyJune 8,2022 at 10:09PM UTC
Happy to help. A few years back I had to have a word with a former boss and assure members of an international company that we would not ask for monetary donations again. As that is not welcomed in their culture. I was not there when my boss asked them all, but I did educate him. Something that you think is common knowledge is not always. Especially with different cultures.
AnonymousJune 7,2022 at 2:17AM UTC
Make sure all you volunteer work is listed along with a description of the skills necessary to accomplish the tasks.
I would consider temporary work in event planning and coordination. That will give you some current experience. Also look into common software packages utilized in this field so you can earn certifications that will bring your education abd training up to date. Finally network on LinkedIn and other industry specific sites to make connections and source jobs.
AnonymousJune 8,2022 at 8:55PM UTC
Thank you very much I did add some of the volunteer work on my resume but think maybe should give more information as you say of the skills necessary to accomplish those tasks.
I have been looking for any temporary or permanent positions in any administrative or customer care service like call Centre or anything like that, unfortunately I have rheumatoid Arthritis thankfully not bad but standing all day sometimes is painful hence the reason trying to find anything administration or customer care. Thank you for your encouragement really appreciate it.
AnonymousJune 7,2022 at 3:13AM UTC
In Canada there are a lot of programs that help with career pivots. I would see what you are doing is that - you have developed skills and want to apply then to a job. I’d check it out. They can help you with your resume and how to best present yourself. You have a lot to offer and I am sure you would do amazing in the right job.
AnonymousJune 8,2022 at 8:44PM UTC
Thank you so much for your advice and encouragement will look into the programs hopefully they can help
AnonymousJune 7,2022 at 2:02PM UTC
Maybe you should have a professional help you with your resume. Resume writing keeps changing rapidly these days in terms of format and criteria to get passed ATS.
AnonymousJune 8,2022 at 8:41PM UTC
Thank you for your response and encouragement busy looking into finding someone professional to help me with my resume
AnonymousJune 9,2022 at 5:50PM UTC
Resume-now.com
could be a good starting point in structuring resumes for specific roles