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Do's and Dont's when looking for a job

After spending 3 years as a Home maker I am slowly starting to look for a job. This blog idea was conceived after 3 weeks of job search and one interview loop. At the moment I like to think of myself as an "Experienced Job Seeker" :) Unlike the other titles I've held in my life may this title only last a short while.

On a side note, the other titles that I have given myself in the last three years while I was at home are "Self Employed Person", "Stay at home mommy", "Queen Bee", "Brain dead", "Unpaid labor", "Mommy-cum-Nanny-cum-Cleaner-Cum-Cook-Cum-Dishwasher". I am sure there are more that I cant seem to recollect or care to share.

Time Management

Do - Spend an hour everyday looking for a job on recruiting sites.

Don't - Spend majority of your day searching like crazy because the world hasn't yet started producing new jobs at that insane a rate. Don't forget you still have children to bathe, feed, hug, etc.

Networking

Do - Mention casually to friends that you are ready to go back to work. Networking always helps.

Don't - Spend entire play dates performing monologues on how you don't know whether you are good enough to go back to work. Honestly your play date friends are also frustrated moms like you. Should you really be adding to their misery? 

Soul searching

Do - Reflect on what your strengths and weaknesses are and what you love and hate doing. This process will help you understand what jobs to look for and which ones to avoid

Don't - Revive teenage dreams of becoming a film star, famous news reporter, wedding planner, flight attendant, Victoria's Secret model. Even if you are a size 0, your mommy-hood stretch marks are visible even from outer space. 

Resume

Do - Update your resume to accurately reflect your past work experience, accomplishments, education etc.

Don't - Update your resume and mention your expertise in diaper changing, watsapp messaging, facebook posting, window shopping, retail therapy. Who would your reference be for your diaper changing expertise? A nine month old baby who cant even talk let alone type?   

Have Fun

You know your idea of fun is watching other people post pictures about their fake-awesome lives. Do spend adequate time on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram because some of us live vicariously through other peoples social ramblings. Wat up Kimye! 

Don't - Stop using Facebook. It is these meaningless activities that ultimately make our lives memorable.