Hi everyone, if you have a moment to spare…I am seeking your advice. I am 67 yrs old..will complete my my MA in History ( Public History concentration) within next 4 months - my BA is in Sociology..for the past 25 years I have not been employed as I was caring for my seriously ill parents whom have both passed away- my previous employment history includes property management, strong marketing and leasing skills and my dream job,Head Start teacher/director- the wife of a disabled veteran, I need to get some income coming in.. my questions for you are:
- will anyone be interested in hiring me at my rather " advanced" age?
- Is it possible to find remote online employment in research and composition? ( husband is not able to be alone for out of the home work)
- how do I address the quite obvious lapse in employment on my resume? I would so much appreciate some guidance..feeling a bit overwhelmed at this point! thank you, Debbie Cruz
I hold the highest hourly rate position in our corporation. I’ve been asked and interviewed more then a dozen times for higher positions title wise. I’ve been awarded the position but when it comes to salary it’s a huge pay cut and one that I just can’t absorb financially. So I’ve been forced to turn them down every time. I have picked up the duties of the job that I’m turning down with no complaints. Now that I’m considering a career move I’m being told that I don’t meet qualifications when my current duties are exactly what the job I’m applying for is. Any suggestions on how to format my resume to show such responsibilities without sounding arrogant or wordy. Thanks
I have worked and volunteered and started doing my own sales as a artist/ craft vendor but haven’t written a resume in at least 8 years.
I haven't worked since 2002. How can I get back into the Workforce
I'm 50 been out the Work Force for about 13yrs, now I'm trying to get back in the Work Force any help?
Married 8 years and now divorced. Have that gap in my employment history now...any suggestions???
Good Afternoon Community, Happy Monday! As we start the day, have you taken the time to refresh your pass thoughts? Making plans to apply for a job requires planning. What plans are you making to better yourself in the workforce? Take a minute to look at your resume and check for mistakes. Sometimes I am in a hurry when sending a text or reply and forget to check it for errors. This has caused me to rethink before hitting the send button, are you doing the same? An old saying in the carpentry field is measure twice and cut once. If we use this as a rule of thumb when applying for a job, it can land an interview or possible job offer. Many articles I browse speak of this as one of the reasons applications are overlooked. Let this not happen by taking the time to review your resume before applying. Simple things like this can make a difference when applying for a job. Have you reviewed yours? Best Wishes!
I enjoyed this quick read and agree with a lot of the advice listed in how to explain a gap in your work experience. One thing to remember, it's quite common to have a gap in your resume...life happens to everyone...but it's how you frame it to a recruiter or hiring manager that determines how quickly you can get back to work.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90331751/how-to-address-employment-gaps-in-your-resume
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A few years ago my cousin, who was graduating from college asked for my help with his resume. He had done some internships but felt his experience was thin, and the job market for new grads was still quite competitive then. I suggested that he look at the skills he developed leading and motivating his high school and college soccer teams, and bring those skills forward on his resume. It's important to not just show what you learn from a job, but also what you learn from life. Maybe you lead a club, organized a charity event, made crafts to sell on Etsy or just kept some rowdy toddlers in check - the point is that you come with skills - don't be afraid to bring those experiences forward and translate them to how you would perform in the workplace!