Stay-at-Home Moms Re-Entering the Workforce

Posted by: Lisa N. | Mar 05,2008

This morning in Financial Headlines, there’s a piece about stay-at-home moms re-entering the workforce. This topic has a long tail and we could take this discussion in a million different directions. For now, we’ll stay focused on tips offered by the book: "Mommy Wars: Stay-at-Home and Career Moms Face Off on Their Choices, Their Lives, Their Families" edited by Leslie Morgan Steiner. The book offers a number of do’s and don’ts for stay-at-home moms re-entering the workforce. A few of the tips stand out and are definitely worth a mention here.

 

Tips for Stay-At-Home Moms Returning to Work

 

• Don’t compare running your household to running a company when applying for jobs. It may very well be true (and then some), but it’s not widely accepted in the workplace and thus inappropriate.  
• Do invest in yourself before and after you leave the workplace. It can never hurt you to increase your base of knowledge. Taking online distance learning classes might be a way to learn more; volunteering in a way that challenges and enriches your business acumen is also a good idea.
• Be realistic by staying in same city; stay-at-home moms will fare better when they re-enter the workforce supported by old contacts and utilize existing networks.
• Stay current on trends in your field. Stay-at-home moms re-entering the workforce benefit when they take the time to learn what’s new in their field of expertise.

 

If you’re a mom and you’re planning to re-enter the workforce, check out online distance learning classes at ClassesUSA.com. The website works with more than 300 accredited institutions so stay-at-home moms can find a wide array of classes, degrees and certifications to help them increase their business value before they return to work.

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