With the economic squeeze increasing the need for a second household income, many stay-at-home adults are targeting a return to the workforce. According to the Mooresville Tribune, doing some homework beforehand can reduce the stress of such a career change. Whether graduates are looking for a 9-to-5 office job or thinking about starting up a home-based business, there are a number of areas to consider, it said. Firstly, assessing their existing skills and interests will help to determine which industries to target. They can also ask people working in their preferred sector for an informational interview or job shadowing role. This will give them a taste of the day-to-day reality of a job, while also highlighting any skills they need to brush up on. Networking - with other parents, teachers or old contacts from previous careers - could also be vital in generating new leads and potential job opportunities, the site said. According to a recent survey by the Center for Work Life Policy, 74% of stay-at-home moms who want to return to work are able to do so.  |