Brought to you by Linda Waters
Linda Waters
Linda Waters is a career coach who supports clients in finding work that makes the most of their talents and interests.
Linda Waters is a wife, mother, career coach, and the founder of Back to Business LLC. Located in Franklin, Massachusetts, Back to Business provides a full range of services for women returning to the workforce or seeking a better professional "fit" and more fulfilling career. By providing powerful self-assessments, career exploration and coaching, resume and interview preparation, and professional image development, Back to Business helps women reach their goals with clarity and confidence.
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But Who would hire Me? 5 Reasons why Moms returning to the workforce make the best employees
“But who would want to hire me? I’m not worth anything, am I? Really?”
This is a question I hear over and over from women who have chosen to stay at home to raise their families. They’ve made big contributions to our society, often unrecognized and unpaid, and are now ready to become significant contributors in our workforce.
Here are 5 specific reasons why returning Moms make the best employees:
1. Professionalism:
Does Volunteer Work Really Count On My Resume? 7 Tips for Moms Returning To Work
Hiring Managers, HR professionals, and recruiters all agree- Volunteer work absolutely does count! You simply have to present it in the right light.
These people really don’t mind seeing a “gap” in employment, but they do want to know what you have been doing, and what skills you’ve been using in your volunteer work that are relevant and transferable to the job you’re applying for.
The key is to present your relevant volunteer activities as things you’ve done to keep your skills sharp while out of the workforce, or to build/develop new skills.
Presenting Yourself Professionally throughout the Job Search
You have five seconds to make a great first impression, and the seemingly small things do count when it comes to your professional image. For example:
• Ensure your email address is professional. "4kidsthenuthouse@hotmail.com" does not conjure up a professional image in the eyes of HR and hiring managers!
• Keep an email box just for your job search and check it regularly (twice a day at a minimum).