Interview Tips for Stay At Home Moms

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No One Knows What They're Doing

Erin McGoff

26 episodes

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Join Erin McGoff (aka, AdviceWithErin) as she introduces you to new people, new careers, and new ideas to inspire you to confidently design a life that makes you truly happy. In this show, Erin dives into topics that are top of mind for folks in their 20s and 30s ranging from career advice and financial literacy to relationships and self-esteem. Erin will bring on experts to give advice on questions like, "Should I move to Europe?" and "How do I negotiate my salary?" and "How do I find a work-from-home job that isn't a scam?". Listeners can expect to hear from various guests—psychologists, authors, CEOs, filmmakers, detectives, chefs, etc. There's more to life than the Sunday scaries, resumes, and the 9 to 5. In this show, you'll gain access to tangible opportunities, secret advice, and proven strategies to help you craft a life you love.

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Interview Tips for Stay At Home Moms

No One Knows What They're Doing

13 minutes 24 seconds

7 months ago

Interview Tips for Stay At Home Moms

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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