About Andy Expertise I can help prepare candidates for job interviews; assist in discussing problems with your supervisors or peers; help in creating a resume that gets results; answer general work related questions.
Experience I have been in a management leadership role for the past 30 years. I have extensive knowledge re: the interview process, problem solving, team building, communcation with executive management, company mergers, downsizing, outsourcing of jobs, project management, disaster recovery, office politics, management consulting, business ethics,career changes, job relocation to another part of the country & becoming an agent for change within a corporation.
Question In 2001, I resigned my job to stay at home with my children and to assist my mother while she was dying. What should I put on my resume or while filing out an application, for that 3 year "break" ? I'm employed now but I am applying for another job. Please answer, if you can, asap. I have to put in for this job by Friday. Thank you in advance for any help that you might be able to provide.
Answer Hi Lesa,
Caring for an elderly parent is not only acceptable to companies but also understood. Most companies have employees who have taken a leave of absence for situations similar to yours.
Simply state that you cared for your dying mother for those 3 years & came back to work when your Mom passed away. Any company worth joining will certainly understand the decision you made & will not hold the decision against you.
Lesa, best of luck in your job search & if you need further clarification or assistance, please let me know.
