Saw posting for postion very closely related to my 10 years of professional experience in Human Resources. Not where I really want to go but...... money talks. And I seriously need money.<P>Need to fax or e-mail it today so it will not go in impecable condition. I am going to leave out the 10 years of stay-home time. What do I do with the 6 months I worked in a card shop 20 hours a week?<BR>The 6 months I've been a "worship technician?"

Hmmmm<BR>The card shop could be retail sales.<P>Not sure about the worship technician part, what were some of your duties?<P>------------------<BR>nick<P>it's only time that heals the pain and makes the sun come out again

thought this may help,<BR>On my resume for Nursing I have included <BR>1989-1996 homemaker/full-time parent<BR>they will ask about the time lapse. Besides <BR>what other profession is your job description so multi-tasked and demanding of many professional skills? I worked harder as a stay-at home Mom and what did my h give me in return????? A divorce, because I did not keep the house clean enough, or myself thin and pretty enough,,,,,,,,,,,nothing was ever enough. sorry I turned this into a vent, just having a hard day today. I say a prayer youget the job.

Thought this might help .. just my opinion.<BR>I would account for the leave I agree just list homemaker/parent. As far as your retail and technician experience. You don't really have to even list it. Most employers don't care about short term jobs espicially if they are not related. <BR>Good Luck!<BR>

Got a quick copy going out today because posting was supposed to end yesterday. Just saw it Wednesday evening. <P>I know it's not a finished document. Has no dates. I can provide them with that information with minimal thinking. <P>What I'm doing now is preparing a lot of powerpoint presentations and, upon occaision, running them from tandem computers because we sometimes have to switch back and forth during the hour. Do a little database work. And some clerical stuff. Therefore, it is somewhat related in terms of skills although they are different fields.<P>Don't expect anything to come of it. But if you sit on your duff nothing good happens.

Your majesty,<P>I would include your service as a Domestic Engineer and as Worship Technician and as Customer Service in a card shop. When my stbx left, I whipped together a resume, and I included relevant job duties under Domestic Engineer, such as schedule coordination, budgeting, travel arrangement and personnel management. By including the relevent things, I showed some ingenuity, showed where my time was spent (i.e., I was dependable), and showed that I had YEARS of experience.<P>I'll try to find my resume and email it over to ya.<P>Good luck!<P>CJ<P>------------------<BR>Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

Wow, <BR>I could only hope the ad was for my office, cause our HR person is absolutely worthless. every question I have for is answered "I don't know, why don't you call corporate".<P>The job wasn't in Virginia, was it?<P>------------------<BR>nick<P>it's only time that heals the pain and makes the sun come out again

Well Cooker, you must be close to Washington, there are very few decent HR people left here...<P>Hi Cinderella, <P>Agree with all, put the years in that you were at home - could maybe even work in there, "occasional part-time work."<P>Your past experience will be the reason for an interview and your personality will be the factor that wins it. I'm sure of that - good luck!

Cinderella,<P>I had this same dilemma and my wonderful MIL took my resume and gave it to my brother-in-law who is like this big executive guy and he tweeked it for me. He put in a really good OBJECTIVE line even tho I thought I didn't need one for an Admin Asst. He said definitely yes. I also worked for a Christian radio station, volunteer. I had been told by others that including volunteer work was a good thing. He said no, that unfortunately some people in that case would get the idea I'd be throwing bibles in their faces all the time. So that was out.<P>Also, he said do not use dates that will give away your age (like years of graduation, etc.) or your marital status or anything. It's none of their business. Also, I had done a sort of little side job at one time that I had listed, and he said not to list it because it had no bearing on what I was going for. He just filled my resume up full of tips and tweeks and now it's damn good. Wish I could remember them all right now just short of finding it and reading it all off to you.<P>Good luck.<P>------------------<P>Kathy<p>[This message has been edited by weirded out (edited December 01, 2000).]

Cinderella,<P>I have been fairly successful in helping people prepare resumes and it sounds like your "worship technician" should read "multi-media technician"; "Proficient in MS Office Applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Presentation." Those are the tools of value that employers are lookng for!<P>Good luck to you! (I have read many of your threads and I'm sure you'll have no trouble getting the job you want once you have a face to face interview.)<BR>