My last post, 7 Tips for Relocating with Kids, included ways to stay sane and organized during a move. The funny thing is I wrote that in the midst of packing, just before our state to state relocation.

Going back to work? Don't take another step in your job search process until you figure out HOW to be successful in your next role.  Why waste time, energy and potentially lost dollars on a role that isn't the right fit?  Get it right.  The first time.

You decided to return to work.  Congratulations.  And, you did all the right things to find the right job.

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Ever wondered what your resume says about you?  Can a hiring manager tell what kind of employee you might be by simply reading your resume?  Probably not.  However, the real question is:  What perception could a hiring manager make of you based on the presentation and content of your resume?

All too often, working moms join companies only to learn the company is in financial distress.  They pursue a smaller company in the hopes of more flexibility or the ability to impact the business. However, they were either purposely misled during the interview or never told about the company's dire situation.

One of my favorite comic strips is set in a bookstore.  In one corner of the store, there is a section with a sign that reads, “Self Help. ” Right next to it, there's a sign for the “Fixing Others” section.  The “Self-Help” section has one person in it while the “Fixing Others” section is crowded.  Just like life, right?

It’s the same scenario being played out in homes around the world:

It’s a school day, kids running late to breakfast, braiding of ponytails, searching for missing shoes, organizing of soccer bags, studying for spelling tests.

And if your home is like the millions of other homes with two working parents, there is an additional element: pinging from all your mobile devices. This scenario is stressful, hurried and distracted. Not the way mom, dad or kids should start their day.

While I was watching my daughter at gymnastics camp today, I struck up a conversation with another mom. Soon (inevitably!), we were talking about my work as a Family and Career Strategist.  

She was intrigued by it all and she asked about the most pressing issues for my clients.  

I told her that career moms need to have a sense of meaning and purpose in their work, and they have to be fully and fairly compensated for the work they do.  

What does it take to build an extraordinary resume? Many experts might point to the presentation, order, and details included in written form. However, there is far more that goes into building a great resume than what’s written on paper. As a potential employee, you are a potential asset to a company. When an employer reviews your resume, they are trying to determine how much value you can add to their organization. Therefore, before an eye-catching resume can be constructed, you must first possess the skills, talents and qualities needed to prove that you are an asset worth acquiring.