So what you are really saying is that you were a Childcare and Project Manager and now have 12 years of experience in those roles ( Depending on how you word your job description you may even put the title of Growth and Development manager). You were not out of the workforce for 12 years you were simply in a volunteer position ( and you don't have to put that it was volunteer). With all this in mind write a job description and format just like all the other jobs listed on your resume. Lastly and most important part is speak confidentiality about the work you did in this position. I hope this helps.

Eye for detail , accurate and efficient, conflict resolution, dependant. Time management.. goes above and beyond job requirements. Hi my name is Stacie from Louisiana. Hope this helps a little . I'm 43 was a stay at home mom .when I went back to work . I had the same issue.

You a dependable cashier12 yrs expirence eye for detail, conflict resolution,honest . Performed task accurately and efficiently. Always went above and beyond job requirements. mommy, skills are abundant we stop fights,them to a stop conflict resolution. We cook clean and if Jr has boogies in his nose mommy wipes it eye for detail. It's a word play game . Be confident Be yourself good luck. I'm Stacie 43 from Louisiana. I went thru the same issue,when I went back. It's hard I was just at a loss. I am persistent though. I did lots of research.

Yes they do. Look up homemaker job descriptions online and use those examples as an guide.

Hi Irene. While I would not include your mommy job on the resume itself, I would include this proud fact when creating a targeted cover letter for any resumes you submit. When including this information in your cover letter it serves dual purposes in both explaining your absence from the workforce and an opportunity to highlight your reasoning for returning, Long gone are the days of using functional resumes to hide gaps or extended absences in employment, as employers and Hr professionals are well aware of these "tricks". During your time away from the workforce did you participate in volunteer work, receive certifications, complete coursework, etc? If so, that is information you may include when creating your resume. If you have temporary agencies in your area they are also a good place to begin for anyone re entering the workforce. The fact you have spent the last 12 years raising your family makes you more than qualified in my book to handle any career path you choose. As a mother myself I know first hand raising children( and I have only 1) is both the hardest and most rewarding job one can ever do. It can be a thankless job, the hours and pay(did I mention is volunteer work) stink, you fill the role of CEO, CFO, Manager, Assistant Manager , Nurse, Chauffeur, Loan Officer, Teacher, Investigator, Police Officer( If & when necessary) Secretary, Maid, Cook, AND the list goes on. My point? You can AND have worn the hat of many so you are adept any career you choose!! Good Luck & GOD Bless!

As a single mother myself, I can certainly understand this! And the good news is that parenting DOES equip you with a number of skills that are useful and desirable in the workplace!

If your employment history is a relative weak area, format your resume to highlight your skills and abilities and make them the focal point, as well as any volunteer experiences you may have accrued, for example serving on a PTO/PTA, acting as a mentor/guide for Boy or Girl Scouts, organizing or participating in fundraisers, volunteering in the classroom, etc. Did you help accomplish something big and important as a volunteer/unpaid contributor, e.g. a record-breaking bake sale or mentoring your child (or someone else's) for a significant award, e.g. the SuperNova Scouting Awards? Include that too! Other parents you may have worked alongside in these endeavors can also count as professional references, should you be asked for them. If you're not sure how to do this, you can search for template guides online or use services dedicated to helping you create a polished resume. Depending on the kind(s) of work you're seeking, you may even want to have a few different resumes on file, each focusing on different skill sets and achievements to tailor the process. And be as specific as you can, certainly. Rather than just listing what you do every day, put down the specific skills gained from those chores, so instead of "keeping track of family finances on the computer", for example, say you have experience in balancing budgets or using specific computer programs, like Microsoft Excel or Quickbooks, etc.

Please note that this is not saying to use these experiences as a replacement for your work history--you'll still want to include that--but just to give your rich life experiences more weight and attention than would be on a more traditional work-experience-based resume format.

Of course, the point where you will most likely be asked to explain the gap will be during an interview, not so much on an application. Again, the secret here is not to minimize that time by just saying you were raising your kid(s), but to highlight the skills you gained during that time and how they can benefit your potential employer, such as multitasking, attention to detail, budgeting, working under tight deadlines, delegation, mentoring, working with challenging people, whatever the case may be for the job you're seeking. Don't be afraid to use your parenting experiences or personal hobbies for those "Tell me about a time when..." questions! Again, you'll want to frame them to focus on the skills and abilities you learned/used more than just your role as a parent, but it's a good way to prove that your experiences are relevant.

Good luck!

No just provide work history and once you apply online stop out and come see us. We have plenty of opportunities to get you back on solid ground if you are seeking a career.