Whether you took a few months or several years off from working to focus on raising your family, accounting for gaps in your resume, feeling the need to explain your decision, and finding a supportive, flexible employer can feel draining. Luckily, there are resources available:
The Mom Project: This career website helps moms secure work full-time, part-time and contract work with companies committed to fostering supportive work environments and work-life balance for moms.
InHerSight: This site (that just happens to be headquartered in Durham) offers job listings and career resources, as well as a database of women-rated companies.
Hire My Mom: This site connects mom professionals with verified businesses looking to fill remote positions.
LinkedIn: Sprucing up your resume is a given, but don’t forget to create or update your LinkedIn profile. It’s a great way to make connections, search for jobs, and explore teams and employers you may wish to work with.
Activate Good: Volunteering is a great way to fill in gaps in your resume, while contributing to the greater good! Discover additional opportunities here: NC.gov Volunteer Opportunities and VolunteerMatch.org.