May 15, by Samantha Parent Walravens Leave a Comment. It IS possible to get back in. You just need some advice and inspiration. To be in the presence of other adults?

Because you want to find more meaning in your life? With experience and kids under your belt, you may care more about flexibility and work-life balance than a big paycheck.

How to Find a Job After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom

You can do this on your own, or with the help of a career counselor. How did they get started? What do they like and dislike about their jobs?

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If you want to go back into marketing or development, do some pro bono fundraising work. What about social media tools?

Then learn these skills! You will want to create or update your LinkedIn and Facebook profiles, as well as your website if you have one. Serve on a committee or a board?

During your time out, create a consulting company in which you list all of the volunteer work you do.

According to the U. Let them know that you are looking for work. Are you a college alumnus? Making connections is the name of the game when it comes to job hunting. The counselors there will often work for free, in-person or remotely. Prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer about the company and the position. Fake it till you make it.

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You are on your way to your next act, and hopefully a healthier, happier work-life balance. Around The House , At Home , Career.

Samantha Parent Walravens, the "Torn" Mom. Samantha is a journalist, author and mother of four children. Samantha is the author and editor of the anthology, TORN: She has been a guest on the Today Show and NPR News, and has written for numerous publications including Salon. When not writing or driving her kids to countless activities, she can be found hiking the hills of Marin County, California, where she lives with her husband and children.

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