In a recent post, I spoke about what’s required to prepare yourself for a job search. But what should you be looking to take care of when you’re in the middle of job hunt? How can you make sure you’re spending time on the most important items? Here are some great organizational tips that I’ve found to be useful in maximizing your efficiency when going through the process. Do you need help with your job search?  Maybe you want someone to put together a resume for you, or you’ve got an interview lined up and want to prepare.  Through my company, The Jerome Group, I can assist with these things ..read more

In today’s digital age, it’s not unusual for someone to post a pic of their kid online before they are even born. Think ultrasound image. But the issues around sharing pictures of our children online has come to a head again. You may have heard about when Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter, Apple Martin, called her mother out for posting a picture of them both skiing without her consent. Paltrow isn’t alone though, 42% of parents share pictures of their little ones online, with half of those posting photos including their children at least once a month. These parents have given rise to the “sharenting ..read more

Outside of connecting with Moms on the WorkingMomX site, I also help people with their Job Search though my company The Jerome Group.  If after reading this, there is anything you would like help with in your job search, contact me. I’m always excited to help other Moms, and I will even give you a WorkingMomX discount on my services! If you’ve decided that you need to make a change, or you’re preparing to re-enter the workforce after spending time bringing up your children, the process of searching for a job can seem overwhelming. But there’s no need to feel this way. By breaking down the proc ..read more

Technology is ingrained in the lives of our children. That’s why protecting your devices is important. Whether it’s their laptop, tablet, or phone, our current generation of kids spend more time on their devices than any of their predecessors. It’s impossible to monitor everything they get up to with their devices, so you need to make sure that you have the best protection in place. By doing so, you can make sure they don’t damage their prized possessions or view anything inappropriate. But how exactly can you achieve ultimate levels of protection? Make A Start with Anti-Virus Software Anti-v ..read more

For the past 6 seasons, we’ve watched the inmates at Litchfield Penitentiary serve their sentences for crimes committed, and commit a whole range of new crimes while there.  We’ve also watched some of them go from cold criminals to having the most humane moments you could ever witness. Season 7 is pretty much a continuation of this, brought to a less than tidy conclusion. Did you see my review of Season 6? From Connecticut girl to hardened Criminal If you’ve been watching OITNB, you know who Piper is. And you know why I have to start with her. Piper started as a preppy, spoiled, and naïve girl ..read more

Are you a Mom who’s returning back to work after maternity leave, or after being a stay at home Mom for a couple years? Or maybe you’re already working, but ready for a job change.  Either way, there’s one important step you can’t skip- following up after an interview. Following up after an interview is crucial part of the process when trying to secure a new job. Failure to do so will leave you very little chance of landing the position since you can be sure that other candidates vying for the same role will be doing so. What many job-seekers fail to understand however, is that the process sta ..read more

For some parents, having their child bullied at school is their idea of a worst nightmare. However, what if it’s your child that’s doing the bullying? Obviously, no parent aims to bring their kid up to be a bully. But it can be very difficult to spot the warning signs. Many children act in a different manner when their parents aren’t around. What’s more, the older they get, the more difficult it is to spot, as bullying becomes subtler amongst middle- and high-school age kids. Since most parents don’t find out what’s been going on until they get a phone call from school, I’m going to highlight ..read more

LinkedIn has 575 million registered users, 260 million of which are actively using their account every month. As a professional you can no longer afford to ignore this increasingly-popular networking site. Not only does LinkedIn provide a great way for moms to get back into work, it can help to secure exciting new opportunities by extending your professional network. Here are 4 reasons why LinkedIn is a great social media platform to be a part of. LinkedIn Profiles Are the New Resumes As we prepare to enter the 2020s, your resume is going to become secondary to what’s known as your “personal ..read more

Do you think you are a distracted parent? Chances are, you don’t. But the truth is we are a generation of tech-distracted parents. Perhaps you’ve found yourself absentmindedly scrolling through Facebook while your kid is playing at the park. Or maybe you took a photo of your child’s little-league game for Instagram, before accidentally losing yourself in your home feed and missing your child striking out the best batter on the opposition team. It’s happened to all of us at one point or another. But what effect is it having on our children? What Are the Consequences of Distracted Parenting? Si ..read more

Balancing your career with your family is never easy. More often than not, sacrifices have to be made. For some moms, their professional lives take precedent as long as they don’t miss on out the key moments. But for others, it’s about being there for the little moments and fitting work around their kid’s schedules. The point is, it’s rarely ever a 50/50 balance. And it shouldn’t be.  It should be about finding a mix that’s most satisfying for you. Bearing that in mind, I’ve put together a few tips to help you strike that magic balance that works for both your professional and family life. You ..read more