Job-Hunt Newsletter: How Working Moms and Moms Returning to WorkCan Succeed in Job Interviews

Published: Wed, 06/01/16

How Working Moms and Moms Returning to Work
Can Succeed in Job Interviews

By Rachelle Lappinen

One of the most stressful parts of a job search is preparing for job interviews, and this gets even harder when you are a stay-at-home mom trying to return to the workforce. Going from answering questions "Why can't I have chocolate milk before bed?" to "Tell me about a time when you dealt with a difficult client?" can be challenging.

I work with many mothers who thought they had a few more years to stay home with their kids and are now in job search mode due to a spouse being laid off. There are many things to take into account, from research and preparing for possible interview questions, to dealing with explaining why there is a gap in your work history.

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The Employer's Concern

Employers want to be sure that you will be a reliable employee who does a good job, consistently.

If you have been a stay-at-home mom for several years, be ready to answer why you took time away from the workforce.

Deal directly and forcefully with "the employment gap" question if this is your first job after staying home.

Insider Advice on How to Succeed in a Temporary Job

By Elizabeth Webster and Kelly Ratliff
You’re hired! There are no two sweeter words in the job search lexicon.

For temporary workers, assignments can range from a few days to a year—and some may even convert to permanent positions.

Regardless of the length of the assignment or the type of work you’ll be doing, you want to position yourself as a hard worker and a valuable member of the team. Many temporary workers make the mistake of hanging back and waiting for projects and tasks to come to them, or they get too comfortable way too fast.

Dos and Don'ts for Success as a Temporary Worker

Avoid these common pitfalls so you can use your next position as a positive step forward in your career.

Here are some dos and don’ts for the first few days and weeks on a temporary job.

DO: Dress Professionally

Appropriate dress can mean different things in different offices. While a suit may be the norm in some companies, it can be as out of place as a bathing suit in others.

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