Because being a mommy is a full time job and it can no longer be denied.

Being a mommy is a full time job. It can no longer be denied. Whether you have one kid or nine, and whether you have 6 nannies or none, you hold so much responsibility that your to-do list reads like a traditional 9-5er (even when you have a 9-5) - except that being a mother is 24/7.

Dr. Amanda G. Riojas, a Scientific Computing Researcher, gave the world a peek into the content of her CV once she started job hunting after being a stay-at-home mum for the first years of her little one’s life. She was concerned that the ‘gap in employment’ might emit a negative connotation for hiring managers. Instead, she has embraced her so-called employment gap by highlighting how her kick ass mommy skills are invaluable in the workplace. Feel free to take some of her ideas and personalise them to suit your situation.

*Source: workingmother.com

Okay, so maybe a few of the entries may be a teeny weeny bit unprofessional, but surely, as someone who understands and has to interpret baby babble to family and friends, you understand what she’s trying to achieve. Consider this the first step to recognising and realising that you have exceptional skills - and that these skills are useful in professional settings too.

Whether you’re returning to work from maternity leave, or if you’ve been a stay at home mum a little longer than 3-4 months’ maternity leave, or if you’re looking for your first job ever, your soft skills are impressive. And for the hands on daddies, the same applies to you, of course ;-)