resume help for DW

[mickman1962]

DW is looking to go back to work after 15 years as a SAHM. She is having trouble with the objective portion of a resume. I'm no help as I haven't had to use one in 30 years. She has a degree in business management and spent 12 years as a bookkeeper/office worker and 3 years as a general office worker (typing/phones/mail etc). I know many of you have been through this many times so any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[christinadei]

I always say something like: To obtain a challenging ________ position with opportunity for advancement.

Or something to that nature. Fill in the blank with the type of position she's looking for. Management, administrative, etc.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Actually you don't need to have an objective portion if you have also included a cover letter.

A cover letter and resume should be specific for a particular position. This way you can highlight your skills with regard to that position. This is ESPECIALLY important if you are applying online. Computer programs look for certain "key words".

 

[Regina]

Just a suggestion, I was also a SAHM for a long time. I went to a Temp agency when I returned to the workforce. If benefits aren't a concern, it was a great way to ease back into things. I ended up getting hired full time by the company that they sent me to. This led to other opportunities.

Good luck!!

 

[SC Minnie]

Just a suggestion, I was also a SAHM for a long time. I went to a Temp agency when I returned to the workforce. If benefits aren't a concern, it was a great way to ease back into things. I ended up getting hired full time by the company that they sent me to. This led to other opportunities.

Good luck!!

ITA This is how I got my first 'real' job out of college. Worked part time for a while then they hired me.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Now that you all mention it, I found the company I work for through a temp agency. I took a lesser position than I wanted but it has certainly worked out in my favor!!! Temp agencies are great!

 

[ducklite]

I agree about both the objective and temp agency's. I can't remember the last time I had an objective on my resume. And frankly when reviewing resumes I never even bother to read the objective, the part I care about is where the person has worked in teh past and what their skills are. Even their education is secondary information at best. It's all about skills!

A nice thing about most temp agencies is that they offer free computer training in the basics.

Anne

 

[mickman1962]

thanks all I'll use all the advice.