The Dallas Morning News Sunday, April 18, 2010, issue, Jobs Section beginning of page 1J provides advice primarily for ladies – moms returning to work and wardrobe suggestions.
Resume writing can be a bit tricky if one has been out of the workforce for several years. How do you explain to a potential employer what you have been doing and that now you are ready to return to work? My advice is the old adage “honesty is the best policy”. If you have been in school, raising children, taking care of relatives, and/or doing volunteer work, you should describe your activities. Further, you need to answer three questions: first, why are you returning to work now, second, how can you immediately contribute to the hiring organization, and third, why should they hire you. Hopefully sincere responses to these questions will position you to compete for job openings.
Please share your experience with others in finding employment after being out of the workforce for a lengthy period.
Thanks! Glyn
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