Stay at Home mum eager to return to work.

aka79

Hi. I am currently a stay at home mother but I need to return to work on a part time basis. Full time is just not an option for me a the moment .. not until kids are in primary school anyway.
I live in an area that's not very flush with jobs. Fortunately, my experience (of which is over 20 years) are in a lot of low paid jobs such as shop work, call centre etc.
I'm after applying for loads of positions and hearing nothing back. I can't upskill as the courses cost money and I don't have enough savings to do one . Tried applying for it through free ones and I don't qualify as my husband's pay it's just on the threshold cut off amount. And at two kids to mind, it's hard to study when they are under your feet all the time. I've posted my CV etc to every recruitment agency, and job site going and getting no response. Feeling low now as I feel like I'm getting no where. If I don't work soon, I'm gonna have to make unnecessary cuts.
Sometimes I feel that the fact I have been a stay at home mammy for the 4 yrs is compromising my chances of returning to work, and employers are not seen past this period in my life.

drunkmonkey

If your from a small enough place just ask the owners. They might not twig your CV when sifting through them.

LirW

I absolutely feel your problem, returning to work in an area with a low job density is incredibly difficult and frustrating. But hang in there, something will work out.

Definitely have a look at Springboard+ courses, they're free for so called returners, so people that have been caring for family or looking after children.
It gets you something up-to-date on your CV and that makes it a lot easier. Chances are that you're competing against a lot of other mother's that want to return to work.

Depending on the hours you could work, try to volunteer for a local charity. They're fantastic references and again something recent to put on your CV.
Ask around in person in small local businesses and utilise your local connections, maybe something works out even if it is a really small gig, it could lead to something bigger in the future.

Don't give up, I know it's tough going but something will work out!

roseagra

Check this business out - they are all about part time roles for mums

employmum
@employmum
Employmum is a flexible recruitment agency - specialising in professional flexible roles: part time/job share/remote/full time with flexihours
Cork,

Irelandemploymum.ie

Padre_Pio

There's plenty of udemy, Coursera, Udacity courses that are cheap and quick to complete.

Not accredited, but they look good on a CV and show you're enthusiastic.

is_that_so

Check this info out as well.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/starting_work_and_changing_job/training_and_looking_for_work/return_to_work.html

LimeFruitGum

You might have missed the deadline for a number of Springboard college courses by now, but you should definitely keep an eye out. Some courses will have a January intake as well.

Caranica

Make contact with Women Returners. They are fantastic, from what I remember their website is really helpful too