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Tips for Heading Back to Work After ChildrenEvery year, numerous parents decide
to return to the workforce after taking time off to raise children.
Whether the time was for six weeks or 18 years, most parents who are
going back to work find it difficult to overcome the gap in
employment. The time between jobs can hurt your chances of
re-entering the job market and many employers will admit that these
breaks in employment history tend to push a candidate out of the
running for an opening.
Almost all parents who have spent
time at home versus working an outside job have activities that can
and should be included on a resume when the time comes to return to
work. Just because you did not receive paid compensation for your
work doesn’t make your experience less valuable. Treat volunteer
activities the same as you would a paid position. Include things
such as charity work, parent teacher associations, and fund raising
efforts. Any leadership roles in such organizations will help to
highlight skills and accomplishments related to the position you are
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