Maternity leave is a fairly long period in the life of a young mother. The first years are the most important for the child. This is a time of active development and the establishment of an emotional connection with relatives. Therefore, all mothers, being on maternity leave, try to spend as much time as possible with the child. In addition, it is quite difficult to combine professional activity and breastfeeding. Alas, a woman often loses her qualifications during this period, and her skills and knowledge no longer meet the requirements of a constantly evolving modern world. Therefore, after the decree, it is difficult for mother to return to her previous job, and even more so - to find a new one.
The oversaturation of the personnel market with young specialists makes the task even more difficult.
The situation may seem hopeless to you, but mothers have some advantages over other specialists.
Often, the authorities are afraid of an early departure to the decree of young employees. But, since you have a small child, it is unlikely that in the near future you will again be on maternity leave. In addition, young mothers who devoted a year or several years to raising a baby missed work. They are happy to learn, have a sense of purpose, organization, ability to work and readily take on new things.
Always remember - any rules have their exceptions. An employer is always interested in an effective employee. If you can convince him of your effectiveness, then the dream job will definitely be in your pocket.
Fair elimination of competition
To get the right position, it is necessary to convince the employer that he has a really valuable future employee.
- Write a good resume and cover letter. If you are applying for a creative position, then dry and standard phrases in your resume are best avoided. After all, the employer will see the resume in the first place, and it will depend on the impression made whether you are invited to an interview. The summary does not necessarily indicate marital status and the presence of children. First, get a potential employer interested in your professional experience. Tell about children at a meeting. Be sure to write cover letters. The original cover letter will allow you to stand out from the rest of the applicants and often even oblige the recruiter to contact you (the phrase “I look forward to your call” is triggered in 80% of cases).
- Search for information. Try to find out as much as possible about the organization in which you plan to get a job, and about staff requirements. You must be able to explain why you are interested in working in this particular company.
- Prepare answers to the questions that are most often asked at the interview. You can plan in advance a short minute story about yourself, as employers often ask. Tell us about your education, previous job and hobbies.
- Focus on your potential. After all, you must have been an excellent specialist before maternity leave, and now you only need a little practice to refresh your forgotten skills. But after all, if you want to compensate for the gaps in knowledge and again “fill your hand” - this is not a problem at all! It is important to demonstrate that, despite the household chores, you have not lost interest in the profession and career growth. No matter how evil or biased at first glance the staff department staff would seem to you, believe me, it is important for them to close the vacancy. They worry you no less and really want to find the most worthy employee. Therefore, try to perceive the interview as a useful and mutually beneficial communication. Try to focus the interviewer's attention on your professional merits. Tell us about the new professional knowledge and skills that you acquired in the decree, which books inspired you. It is important to show that, despite a lot of household chores, you have not lost interest in the profession and are ready to devote time to a potential employer.
- Tell us what value you can represent for the company. You have a lot of fresh ideas, you are enthusiastic and confident that you can become an excellent employee? Interview - it's time to talk about it!
- Control the situation. Try to respond positively even to questions about your negative qualities. If the employer is trying to find out your weaknesses, let him do it, but do not overdo it. For example, you should not talk about 30 minutes about how difficult it is for you to sleep with a small child, and therefore you are always late in the morning ... You can mention that occasionally you can stay for 5-10 minutes, but you are always ready to stay after the end of the working day and work being late / finish the job.
- Smile and be confident. A positive attitude helps coup. Remember that this is a conversation, not a strict exam! Try to keep your meeting in a relaxed, relaxed atmosphere. Try to ensure that the interview does not cause stress neither you nor the employer. Of course, this does not mean that you need to laugh with all your heart and poison all known jokes. But a confident look and a smile will certainly help you get the desired place.
- Pay attention to your appearance before you go for an interview. A strict hairstyle and clothes (for example, a suit or a blouse with a classic skirt), discreet makeup will make you look like a business woman. However, one should not go too far in order not to frighten off potential authorities with excessive severity.
- Tell the truth. Try not to go too far, showing your best side. In the end, any lie will be revealed. You can slightly embellish reality, but you should not deceive. It is better to decide firmly how much time you are ready to devote to work (full or part-time) and provide yourself with the support of your relatives. If you have confidence that loved ones will always help you with the child, if necessary, then it will not be difficult to convince the employer of this. Grandmothers, nannies, husband, kindergarten - be sure to tell who your child will be with all your work day. Also get ready for the question of who will look after the child during the period of illness.
At the interview, it is important to be fully equipped - rested, healthy and broadcast the desire for speedy social integration. Never get upset or give up. Each unsuccessful interview makes you more experienced, which means that success is just around the corner!
One of the mothers on the forum shares her own experience: “I went to work after 3 years of decree.To increase her chances of getting a job, she intentionally wrote the phrase in the resume: “There is no need for frequent sick leave, as the nanny sits with the children.” Because I got the impression that women with babies are less willing to work, fearing that they will always be at home on sick leave ... ”Perhaps this advice will come in handy, but only if you are really sure that the children will not get sick too often or you have someone to help.
It is very important to find a job for everyone. Then the child will still have a happy and happy mother.
We wish you a successful interview and a quick career growth. And of course, do not forget about the family and your beloved children!
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Before maternity leave, I worked in the staff recruitment and training department, and I know that no matter how much mothers assure them at interviews that they have someone to leave their child with in case of an unforeseen sick leave, this is a fraud in 99% of cases. Perhaps at the interviews they themselves believe in it, because they want to get to work soon and start an active life, but during work the enthusiasm subsides ... soon I will find myself in the same position, I think for the first time, while I and I are adapting child, find a job with a flexible schedule, and then, when we are ready, full time.
From personal observations, if you are only after the decree and you have absolutely no experience, then your job opportunities are close to zero, tell me anything in the resume. In such cases, as an option for a chance, to agree with the employer to work a month under the contract, without being hired, thus at least to demonstrate their abilities.