c.v advice

For the past 14 years i have been a stay at home mum and main carer for my autistic son.I am now desperate to get a job.I have very few qualifications and little work experiance as i had my son quite young.I want to apply for a job at my local co-op but i need a cv. Anyone have any advice on what i should put in my cv?

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  • But also have a think about what those 14 years have involved. For example advocacy. You've been acting on behalf of your son to get a diagnosis, get statementing, get the right educational pathways, overcome obstacles. That means meeting people face-to-face, writing letters and emails, networking, consulting experts in support groups, campaigning etc.

    Also consider finance. You've had to get financial support for someone with a disability and supporting them. Even if unsuccessful sometimes you've looked at sources of funding and grants. You've worked with tight budgets.

    Disability related experience is very valuable to employers nowadays. And in your local co-op if you go there for a job, they need to know about making the place kid friendly, given mothers with able and disabled children have to shop there.

    And you're well equipped to deal with sudden unexpected emergencies and problems. And your sympathetic and understanding and good in a crisis.

    CVs aren't just about qualifications and name, address date of birth. They're a chance for you to set down your skills. And if you think about it you have a lot of valuable skills to offer.

    Keep it tidy, and concise, usually two pages but not more than three, but also have a one page resume you can offer for initial contacts. Get someione with experience to sit with you and set it out correctly.

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  • But also have a think about what those 14 years have involved. For example advocacy. You've been acting on behalf of your son to get a diagnosis, get statementing, get the right educational pathways, overcome obstacles. That means meeting people face-to-face, writing letters and emails, networking, consulting experts in support groups, campaigning etc.

    Also consider finance. You've had to get financial support for someone with a disability and supporting them. Even if unsuccessful sometimes you've looked at sources of funding and grants. You've worked with tight budgets.

    Disability related experience is very valuable to employers nowadays. And in your local co-op if you go there for a job, they need to know about making the place kid friendly, given mothers with able and disabled children have to shop there.

    And you're well equipped to deal with sudden unexpected emergencies and problems. And your sympathetic and understanding and good in a crisis.

    CVs aren't just about qualifications and name, address date of birth. They're a chance for you to set down your skills. And if you think about it you have a lot of valuable skills to offer.

    Keep it tidy, and concise, usually two pages but not more than three, but also have a one page resume you can offer for initial contacts. Get someione with experience to sit with you and set it out correctly.

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