PRINCETON, N.J. (March 30, 2006)-Women who put their careers on hold to raise children often face a challenge in returning to the work force, says CareerJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal´s executive career guide.
Women who have been out of the work force for a while are often at a disadvantage to job hunters with fresh work histories. Plus, some employers may have preconceived notions about a returning mom´s ability to commit to a job.
To overcome the hurdles they may face-as well as prepare for potential work-family balance conflicts ahead-moms may need to take special measures when re-entering the work force. CareerJournal.com offers these tips for moms to ease their return to the workplace:
- Target family-friendly employers-some companies offer on-site childcare centers and family-friendly resources, such as on-site prenatal and lactation programs.
- Network with contacts A to Z-tell everyone that you want to come back to work, including former bosses.
- Show what you´ve been up to-to overcome a resume gap, describe personal and professional activities to prove you´ve been productive.
- Project confidence-convey that you are responsible, committed and organized.
- Propose a job-sharing or flexible work schedule-a few innovative employers are starting to hand out nontraditional work arrangements, including flextime, part-time hours and shorter workweeks.
For more information on managing your career, visit www.CareerJournal.com.
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