Marketing my most recent job experience

[Rubyfruit]

I've been a stay at home wife and mom for the past eight years. How can I translate those skills onto my resume to sell myself for an administrative position?

Any helpful hints or suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[Freya]

Organization, work well under stress, able to plan a budget, ability to make decisions on your own.

 

[honeylick]

highly resourceful, multi-tasking, ability to handle high-stress situtations, adept at interpersonal relationships, and exceptional communication skills

 

[Johnny Mayberry]

I've been a stay at home wife and mom for the past eight years. How can I translate those skills onto my resume to sell myself for an administrative position?

Any helpful hints or suggestions?

Thanks.

Nice ass?

 

[Lancecastor]

Can ride through most any distraction, staying focused on the task at hand.

 

[marksgirl]

X amount of time at Lit...can type 120 words a minute!

 

[Mia62]

On my resume...I had 10 years to fill in...

Domestic Engineer works wonders as a title...

 

[Johnny Mayberry]

Self-starter? Eager to please?

 

[unclej]

hey ruby, every thing that has been said is true but be careful how you sell it. i spent a lot of years in the personnel business and i'd suggest that you be candid about being out of the work force for x amount of years but save your comparisons for the interview. if you try to relate all of your mothering experience in a resume it comes off as being a bit corny.

 

[T.J. Jackson]

seeing as you're a Mom, ability to deal with immature people who think they are the bosses.

 

[peachykeen]

Don't forget any organizations/clubs you may have been involved in with your kids; i.e., been a den mother, organized car pools, etc

edited to add, consider a consultation with a professional CV writer, might cost you a little bit but if it helps you get the job you want, it's worth it. Shop around first though.

 

[Rubyfruit]

seeing as you're a Mom, ability to deal with immature people who think they are the bosses.

*laughing* Ain't that the truth.

Thanks for the suggestions, guys.

Uncle, I'll keep that in mind and just put in a sentence or two about the last few years.

Hey, this one looks good: Administrative Assistant to CEO .... must be willing to travel a week at a time.

Think they'll get me a nanny?

 

[Oscuridad]

ooooooo

 

[P. B. Walker]

Don't forget your teaching abilities.