Category Archives: Stay-at-home moms

Learning to love your decision to off-ramp

decidingtostayhome

There are many mommy blogs out there, but I came across a newly started one earlier this week that I just had to share as it’s well-written, thought-provoking, and topical. “But I do have a law degree” has acquired quite a following for being less than one month old. Its author recently made the decision to leave a…

Kids back to school = Mom back to work?

Interview

I was speaking with a new client yesterday morning – a stay at home mom excited to return to full-time employment. After we worked through her background, strengths, skills, computer knowledge, past positions, part-time work, and volunteer roles over the past six years, the topic of interviewing came up — along with an a-ha moment.  To moms everywhere – if you…

Resume tips for stay-at-home moms

In a prior post, we talked about smart career moves for stay-at-home parents, so now we’ll share some tips for updating your resume. First – it ALL counts. Don’t shortchange yourself or your experience. Step back and take a second look at your activities, and you’ll see you’re using many of the skills valued in…

4 ways to start preparing to return to work

So you want to get the ball rolling and get back to work. To help you from feeling overwhelmed, here are four valuable ways stay-at-home parents can start preparing to return to work. My recommendation for you: Complete the first two items first (and in that order) before beginning to chip away at the next…

5 smart career moves for stay-at-home moms

Yes, it is possible to stay home with your children for a few years and successfully return to the paid workforce. It just takes planning, diligence, and a fresh perspective. Keep in mind that you may not end up picking up exactly where you left off with your career. Both you and the industry have…