When I was looking for a job, I was warned on social groups about incidents of how new mums wanting to join back the work force are subjected to additional scrutiny because employers feel they may not be the best choice as compared to other equally qualified and experienced candidates.
Here are 6 top reasons why they are EXACTLY the best choice over any other candidate.
1. Yes, we are sure.
Many interviewers ask - Are you Sure?
We have had days and nights- (literally!) to introspect and think about what we want to do. If we are sitting in front of you for an interview, then we have really thought about it and are not simply looking for a place to kill time.
2. Yes, we'll be able to handle it.
If an interviewer is interviewing a new mum- there is a question that is almost constantly reverberating through their brain- 'Will she be able to handle it?' I handled typing up my job application while my toddler was on my shoulders pulling my hair for balance control, didn't I? Imagine what I can do in a normal-not-a-circus environment.
3. Renewed Drive.
Imagine your pet dog in a car.
Whats the picture that comes in your head? A dog with his tongue out, grinning, half out of the window - loving the air in it's face.
Yeah- that's us on our way to work when we start working. Whatever it is, whatever job that you have in mind for us- is surely less stressful than a self destructive toddler bent on 'discovering' things that could very well prove to be toxic or fatal or at least that's what we picture in our heads every 10 seconds.
We work with a renewed drive of someone who can do it all and rock at it, while they're at it !
4. A Dependable Anchor-
Anyone with a strong anchor as a personal life is a dedicated employee. Hello !! Didn't you read/watch "The Firm" ? Not that it has anything to do with your organisation (cheeky grin). But seriously- a person with a huge set of responsibilities at home will always take her job seriously. We can't afford to not to give a damn.
5. No time and no nonsense-
Going back to the 'we'll able to handle it'. Mums are always the no nonsense kinds. We are quick, cut throat and efficient, even when we are being nice :). Isnt that a good thing? We know that we are prepared for whatever curve ball a job or life is going throw at us. Because we know- and we are prepared. You won't see us whiling our time away at the fussball table because we can always stay back and make up for it.
We use the time at work a 1000% and go back home and give a 1000% more.
6. The most elaborate training ever-
For all the people who think taking a break for maternity is a big vacation - I think that break is like a hard core-soft skills training program where you're taught to deal with the toughest boss ever with communication issues and with no sleep. There are actual studies where people have discovered that after being a mum, the brain gets a bit rewired and more aware. Now, why wouldn't you want someone who's more intelligent than before and has even gone through some serious management training?
Dedicating this article to saving some time, money and common sense.
Here are 6 top reasons why they are EXACTLY the best choice over any other candidate.
1. Yes, we are sure.
Many interviewers ask - Are you Sure?
We have had days and nights- (literally!) to introspect and think about what we want to do. If we are sitting in front of you for an interview, then we have really thought about it and are not simply looking for a place to kill time.
2. Yes, we'll be able to handle it.
If an interviewer is interviewing a new mum- there is a question that is almost constantly reverberating through their brain- 'Will she be able to handle it?' I handled typing up my job application while my toddler was on my shoulders pulling my hair for balance control, didn't I? Imagine what I can do in a normal-not-a-circus environment.
3. Renewed Drive.
Imagine your pet dog in a car.
Whats the picture that comes in your head? A dog with his tongue out, grinning, half out of the window - loving the air in it's face.
Yeah- that's us on our way to work when we start working. Whatever it is, whatever job that you have in mind for us- is surely less stressful than a self destructive toddler bent on 'discovering' things that could very well prove to be toxic or fatal or at least that's what we picture in our heads every 10 seconds.
We work with a renewed drive of someone who can do it all and rock at it, while they're at it !
4. A Dependable Anchor-
Anyone with a strong anchor as a personal life is a dedicated employee. Hello !! Didn't you read/watch "The Firm" ? Not that it has anything to do with your organisation (cheeky grin). But seriously- a person with a huge set of responsibilities at home will always take her job seriously. We can't afford to not to give a damn.
5. No time and no nonsense-
Going back to the 'we'll able to handle it'. Mums are always the no nonsense kinds. We are quick, cut throat and efficient, even when we are being nice :). Isnt that a good thing? We know that we are prepared for whatever curve ball a job or life is going throw at us. Because we know- and we are prepared. You won't see us whiling our time away at the fussball table because we can always stay back and make up for it.
We use the time at work a 1000% and go back home and give a 1000% more.
6. The most elaborate training ever-
For all the people who think taking a break for maternity is a big vacation - I think that break is like a hard core-soft skills training program where you're taught to deal with the toughest boss ever with communication issues and with no sleep. There are actual studies where people have discovered that after being a mum, the brain gets a bit rewired and more aware. Now, why wouldn't you want someone who's more intelligent than before and has even gone through some serious management training?
Dedicating this article to saving some time, money and common sense.
Had a big smile on my face while reading this beautiful piece of thought on Working Moms. A raw diamond never shines but after polishing it starts shining. Motherhood is that phase
ReplyDeleteWhere a women's skills are honed.And that's why a working mom's are best among all sections of employees. They are patients, focused and best at handing unpleasant and unpredictable situations.
Loved your way of writing.