iStockphoto.com This is a tough question. And for any stay-at-home mom who has taken a career break to raise her children, it’s highly personal and wrought with emotion. No two women are alike. (Read my post on this issue from…
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Not Me/Superwoman by Benjamin Miller/freestockphotos.com As I prepare to relaunch back into the workforce, I’ve been reading from my list of resource books (see my post from August 19th) and recently finished Comeback Moms by Monica Samuels and J.C. Conklin.…
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Should I Keep the Dates Off My Resume Continued
iStockphotos.com Monica Samuels and J.C. Conklin, in their book Comeback Moms, advise women seeking to re-enter the work force after a career break to leave dates off their resumes. “We say keep the dates off your resume because dates draw…
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Comeback Moms Review Continued
Comeback Moms Comeback Moms: How to Leave Work, Raise Children, and Restart Your Career Even If You Haven’t Had a Job in Years by Monica Samuels and J.C. Conklin offers useful practical tips and general advice for women who want…
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Should I Keep the Dates Off My Resume?
I’ve made the decision — I’m going to keep the dates off my resume. It’s not a decision I reached easily. Initially, removing the dates felt deceitful to me. Clearly the recipient would know I was trying to hide something…
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