Hallo! can anyone please advise me how to word a cover letter having taken parental leave for 5 years? Tanx?
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Mke it part of your center or middle section. Be direct and highlight the workplace skills used as a daily basis in that job like financial manegement, time manegement and multi-tasking. Parenting is universal and widely respected. You will not need to go into gret detail, just let them know that you've been working hard and are ready to get back into the game. Good Luck!
on the cover letter, explain your work experience only. don't put dates. when they get to your resume in your goals and objectives state then you were out of work for five years, and what you are looking for.
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Dear Perspective Employer,
I would really like a job. Despite the fact that I sat on my butt all day long for five years under the guise of having the job of "homemaker" I would now like a real job.
My skills include working for about two hours maximum per day cleaning the house and playing with my kids for the other 8 hoursr of the work day.
I have no skills except baby talk and shopping but please hire me in the real world.
Sincerely,
Stay At Home Mom
A cover ltr to a resume? Ease, first explain how you found out about the job opening and state that you've included a copy of your resume and whatever else the job announcement called for. Then state that from your background and experience, you believe you're the perfect candidate for the position. Next paragraph should sum up your strengths in your resume and from your experience. If you are weak in an area the position requires, don't focus on it. Make yourself sound like you can adapt to any position--you're a quick learner. Close with your contact information and a date that you intend to call back regarding the status. I hope that helps.
say exactly that..list your strong points, and then explain that you are eager to get back to the workforce after a family leave of absence.
Tell them how many hours a day you worked, be proud of your job, and give them some information on how much SAHMs would make, according to their hours and responsibilities:
http://www.military.com/newcontent/0,131.
Over 131,000 dollars annually is impressive. Quote this site, and these others, to help prove your case:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7709166.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg.
Keep it brief.
Make sure you get across your key skills - relevant to the job ad - you should almost try to reflect the ad back in your letter (after all, that's what they're looking for)
Use bullet points to highlight your relevant skills - the eye is drawn to them.
Don't worry about the time off - you've learned loads about life in that time - sensible employers realise they can benefit from those skills as much as your more work oriented skills (so don't mention that in your letter, there's plenty of time for that in the interview)
Sign off with a positive "I may be reached on the number below and look forward to hearing from you"
Good luck. Be positive and remember - applying for jobs is a numbers game - the more applications, the more likely you are to get offers.
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