PTO Today

Good Luck Bertha-
Don't under estimate all the experience you gained as a volunteer

Lisa

Here are some links that may help you:

Volunteer Work on Your Resume? Absolutely! | Suite101.com (scroll to bottom)

Helping Volunteers to Market Their Experience on Their Resumes

Does Volunteer Work Really Count On My Resume? 7 Tips for Moms Returning To Work | YourOnRamp

That last will align well with your situation. One of the tips I like (and I think it's one of these is to use the heading "Professional Experience" rather than "Work Experience" so it's a better fit for both paid and unpaid activities.

Maybe you could luck out and maybe just what yor school needs? It's what happened to me! For five years I chaired all the fundraisers and when my youngest started school, the Principal asked what I was going to do now and offered me the part time job I have now!

The best part was, he teased me that I was in an informal job interview for three years! HA!

Lots of luck though!!

I am also planning to re-enter the workforce after 16 years. I would love to brainstorm with you. Maybe we could be motivation partners? Please email dina.gerry@verizon.net

Hi Everyone -
Hope everyone's job search is going well!

Just wanted to let you know that we have a new article on our site called "Use Your PTO Experience to Get a Job."

www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/arti...erience-to-get-a-job

Let us know if you find it helpful!

~ Lisa