Career Help for Single Parents

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As a single parent and your family’s sole bread-winner, the pressure to earn more money and maintain your family’s lifestyle can be intense. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to increase your income potential, no matter what line of work you’re in, and whether you can afford to go back to school or not. To increase your income potent

Legitimate work from home jobs do exist, but you have to know where to look. Don't waste your money on scams. Get the information you need and find out which companies are currently hiring for 2011.

Do you need some extra income, but don't have the time to take on a second or third job? Try these ideas for earning extra money, including work-from-home jobs that you can start right away.

Do you know your company's policies regarding the use of sick days to care for a sick child? Find out what specific questions you should ask when inquiring about your company's sick child policies.

Child care can be difficult to find during the summer months. Let our readers know what has worked well for you by sharing your insight in this "Readers Respond" feature.

Get excellent resume-writing advice from About.com's Guide to Career Planning, Dawn Rosenberg McKay. McKay explains the differences between a chronological resume and a functional resume, and provides tips to help you build an effective resume for getting the job you desire. McKay also provides answers to the most common questions asked about resume writing.

Do you need to see a sample resume or cover letter? Alison Doyle, About.com's Guide to Job Searching, provides a comprehensive set of sample resumes, cover letters, curriculum vitae and employment letters. Incorporate Doyle's valuable advice, and your resume will be sure to stand out and catch the attention of your prospective employer.

About.com's Guide to Job Searching, Alison Doyle, provides a thorough list of things to consider when preparing for a job or career change. Preparing an excellent resume is vital, but there are other important steps to take as well. As Doyle explains, these steps include gathering references, cleaning your workspace, and more.

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