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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For the pp who put to write this in the cover letter:

[quote] "I spent 5 years caring for my young children. During that time, I tried to keep abreast of developments in the field, and maintained contact with former colleagues. As I prepare to return to the workforce, I have been reading x publications (pertinent to the field) and I took time last month to attend x conference." [/quote]

I agree, you have to address the gap in your resume so as not to look like you were in a mental institution, but has anyone ever thought that saying something like the above was just silly?  I mean, who is really doing enough as a SAHM career-wise to compete with similar amount of time at work?

Do you really care if a potential hire has read X publication or attended x conference, vs. someone who has been actually working?  Obviously it shows effort, but beyond that, not so much.

It frustrates me that, I am capable of many things, but just because my resume doesn't have that EXACT experience sometimes, I will not get hired.

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I'm the PP - of course, if all things were equal, someone who had worked continuously would have an edge over the SAHM.  But things are never equal.  Maybe the SAHM has something on her resume that piques my interest.  The fact that she addresses the gap in a mature and professional way will impress me further.  I will likely interview her.  She may not get the job because, ultimately, someone else may have better qualifications and be a better fit.  But it definitely would help her get noticed.

I interview a lot of people.  I look for much more than just a set of skills/experiences.  It's about fit, not just about EXACT experience.[/quote]

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