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Resumes and the Parenting Gap

Send your resume to us for a free resume appraisal. Send it to info@careermums.com.au. We will send you up to 5 bullet points of constructive feedback on your resume to help you improve it. If you require more assistance with your resume, see 'Resume Services' below.

• Read our guide to resumes and cover letters
• View free resume and cover letter templates to freshen up your layout and approach
• Example of great resume sent to CareerMums for resume review

How do you describe the 'stay-at-home' mum section of your resume?

The biggest mistake you can make in your resume is to refer to the time you have spent at home as ‘stay-at-home mum’. It is a true statement, but let’s face it – it is probably the toughest and most hard working time in your life so far! Cleaning bottoms, experiencing toddler tantrums in a shopping centre, and being on-call for an infant 24 hours a day probably won’t cut it in a resume.

Start thinking about the unpaid activities you have been doing and turn these into 'work speak'. For example, raising money for a charity involves communication, business development, and marketing skills. Tuck shop work involves money-handling, customer service, and the ability to work in a team. An employer can’t argue with that.

Always value your non-paid work. Another option is to do some volunteer work to associate yourself with the workplace again.

Make sure you research job ads and see the skills that employers are looking for. If you need to improve your skills and improve your confidence, look at doing a short course.

Individual career guidance

Our partner website, www.mumsatwork.com.au, has dedicated career guidance consultants available for one on one mentoring sessions to help you build a return-to-work plan. Your career consultant will provide coaching and practical advice on:

• Planning your return to work
• Job hunting
• Applying for jobs
• Exploring flexible work options
• Discussing work arrangements with your employer
• Resume and interview preparation
• Managing work / family balance once back at work
• Exploring childcare options
• And more....

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