Hopes, Dreams, and a Possibility
@jillybean1222 (6406)
January 12, 2016 5:35pm CST
I wrote a few weeks ago about an unexpected message from my former boss about a potential work from home job opportunity. He said to get my resume together while he worked on details about the position.
Today, he messaged me again to let me know that they are still in the process of creating this position, but that my resume would be needed soon. He also said that, at this time, there is one other candidate besides myself.
I don't know what my chances are; I don't know if the job will work for me and my family.
However, I do know that I am a little scared at trying to update a career resume from nearly 16 years ago. Although I've done STUFF since then, I've done nothing career related. Honestly, I'm not sure how to handle that on an updated resume. How do I present myself?
Since leaving my career as a purchasing professional, I've worked odd jobs here and there to earn some extra income for my family: catering, blogging, waitressing, daycare provider. I've also worked in a volunteer role as a teacher, leader, membership coordinator, and more.
How that can be labeled to relate to this? I don't know!
So yeah, I'm scared and my hopes are not too high.
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@lokisdad (4226)
• United States
13 Jan 16
How about something that goes something like. My objective to obtain a position with room for growth.
I'm an individual with a diversified work experience . Great team player with ability to take initiative to achieve company goals. Strong communication skills ,able to work in fast pace environment and organization skills. You get the idea that's just some if my ideas from quickly looking at some if your odd jobs.
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@jillybean1222 (6406)
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13 Jan 16
thanks! the thing is that my boss knows my career skills and he knows they were from 16 years ago.... it's his boss that i need to somehow get myself across to.... sigh. and i don't even know if the job will fit my family right now. sot hat's another thing in itself. stress.
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@lokisdad (4226)
• United States
13 Jan 16
@jillybean1222 things will work themselves out maybe a talk with your boss might help clarify exactly what is needed and the benefits in more detail. I wouldn't worry too much you have lots of good things you can put on that resume. best wishes.
@Blondie2222 (28610)
• United States
13 Jan 16
Any job counts, it shows that you were still working and have experience in other fields.
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@GardenGerty (169447)
• United States
13 Jan 16
Oh, I am not great with this, however I watch videos on swagbucks. One in particular talks about gaps in your resume. It says to acknowledge the gap, explain why it occurred, then list the things that you have done. I would think many of the things you mention would look good on a resume and would provide you a good work reference.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
13 Jan 16
Try to find ways that what you have been doing may relate to what you want to be doing. Make your experience relevant.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
12 Jan 16
I came to wish you luck Jilly if it turns out it is something that would benefit you. I have no idea on how to fill in the gap of 16 yrs.
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@Juliaacv (56227)
• Canada
13 Jan 16
So in this case I would suggest listing your skills first, organization, and listing how you run a household, any service groups that you hold office for, and then the next skill and examples of that and then after that you would list your employment and educational history. It sounds like your former boss is looking to have you fill the position, have you considered asking him what he wants to see in a resume? There is another angle that you could take. Good luck, I hope this works for you!
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
13 Jan 16
Honesty , best all the way around. put down those small jobs, they count.
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