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myleen628
LIF Zygote

Member since 9/15

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going back to work

hi guys, I'm new here. I need someone to talk, obviously I don't have friends. I'm a stay at home mom for 5 yrs and I need to go back to work now. everyday I send resumes to different companies ever since july. BUT, as of now, nobody calls. I worked as a rehab aide for 2 years before I got pregnant.
I have 10 years admin/secretarial/receptionist/call center experience in other country where I lived. do I need to put that in my resume? or just my experience here in the US? I am a US citizen and a graduate of AB Communication Arts.
I don't know what to do anymore. I don't know how to drive so I am applying jobs near me or like 10 miles away from me.

Posted 9/25/15 6:22 PM
 
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RainyDay
LIF Adult

Member since 6/15

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going back to work

I would definitely put any experience you have on your resume regardless of where it's from. Have you tried talking with a staffing agency? Also you may want to try looking on craigslist if its an administrative job you are looking for. Best of Luck!

Posted 9/26/15 10:27 PM
 

Blubtrflygrl
LIF Adolescent

Member since 5/15

609 total posts

Name:
allison

Re: going back to work

Definitely list all your experience.

I may even put in your cover letter you've been a SAHM and are looking to return to the workforce.

Another tip: join the FB moms group for your town. There are often people posting looking for local help for jobs.

Many are PT too and good for moms.

Also I know it's not a job for everyone, but would you ever consider doing childcare out of your home?

I also hate to say it, but if you can, I would look into learning to drive. It's often something employers will consider in a potential employee being reliable.

Posted 9/28/15 5:06 AM
 

myleen628
LIF Zygote

Member since 9/15

19 total posts

Name:

going back to work

thanks so much for the advice. I read that the best resume is one page only and if I put all my experience it will be 4 pages including duties and responsibilities. i really wanted to learn how to drive but i don't have money to go to driving school. i already inquire and its more or less $500 for a starter like me.

Posted 9/28/15 12:43 PM
 

myleen628
LIF Zygote

Member since 9/15

19 total posts

Name:

going back to work

***update**

I got a job now at the USPS as PSE SSDA. I will start on Nov 2. Thanks everyone!

Posted 10/16/15 6:12 PM
 

MamaNDaddyof3
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Member since 5/05

7267 total posts

Name:
Mommy

Re: going back to work

did you have to have an open availability?

Posted 10/23/15 12:39 AM
 
 

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