Interview Tips for Stay At Home Moms
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Took time off to raise your kids? You’re not alone—and you shouldn’t feel ashamed. In this episode, Erin chats with Chelsea, a mom of twins re-entering the workforce after two and a half years at home. Together, they break down how to confidently explain a career gap in interviews and on your resume.
If you’re stressing about how personal choices might impact your professional life, this is your pep talk and strategy guide in one.
🎙 In this episode:
✅ How to reframe your “resume gap” as a strength
✅ What to actually say in interviews
✅ Erin’s “Roman Empire” take on moms + work
✅ Resume + cover letter tips for stay-at-home parents
✅ How to show up confident, not apologetic
💼 Tune in if you’re ready to stop downplaying your life experience and own your story.
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🕒 Key Moments:
00:00 – Meet Chelsea: Twin mom rejoining the workforce
01:40 – Erin’s “Roman Empire” on motherhood + work
03:20 – You’re already qualified if you got the interview
04:50 – How Chelsea owns her story in a cover letter
06:00 – “It’s only weird if you make it weird”
07:45 – What the hardest job taught her
08:55 – First interview back: What she learned
10:15 – Be honest—without overexplaining
12:00 – Final pep talk: You got this 💪
💬 Ever stressed about a resume gap? Drop a comment—we’re in this together.
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