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Would you put your children on your CV?
Explaining a career break when applying for a new job can be tricky. We explore how working women decide whether or not to include having children on their CV
Putting together a solid CV is an essential part of finding a great job or launching a new career. As many mums know, stepping back into employment after a career break can throw up all sorts of issues. How do you account for the gap in employment? How do you show that you have kept your skills up to date? How do you show you are dedicated, while asking for flexibility for your family commitments?
And there is a new discussion brewing: should you mention your kids on your CV?
Although there is no legal reason why any mum (or dad) should list their children on their CV, does that mean we shouldn't count our parental peacekeeping, maternal multi-tasking and greatest personal achievements under wraps from potential employers?
The topic has divided opinion on our Babies versus Career message board.
Why shouldn't mums sing their family achievements from the roof tops, argues Clara. 'I can't believe anyone would feel they could not add the fact that they had children to their CV,' she says.
'Unless you literally took no time off and/or hired a full-time nanny, why on earth would you not think that caring for your child (whatever age) was not an accomplishment on par with any job?'
But it's not that simple, says Roxane. 'I wouldn't put it on my CV as I think it would hurt my chances of getting a job pretty severely,' she explains.
'Now that I am 41, I am probably getting beyond the age where people reading my CV would expect me to have children and go on maternity leave but even your age can work against you if you are female.'
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