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Tips for moms returning to the workplace
Given the current economic conditions, lots of stay-at-home mothers are contemplating rejoining the workforce. Job search engine, Juju.com, has put together a quick list of tips to help moms make their job search easier.
1. Networking: It's always been important, but networking has only become more critical over the last few years. There more online tools and communities than ever. But, don't forget that face-to-face personal relationships are the most powerful ways to get your foot in the door.
2. Workplace flexibility. Many employers are increasingly open to letting employees working remotely at least part of the time.
3. Short-term gigs: If you need a good way to segue back in the working world, consider freelance or tempting job opportunities as a starting point.
4. Employer-sponsored childcare. Although benefits are under pressure in the current economic environment, far more employers have internal childcare programs now than did 10 years ago.
-- McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.
Cute Kid Contest winner
Eleven-month-old Henry Lee Coulter IV, of Hixson, is the winner of the September Chattamoms.com Cute Kids Contest. He is the son of Henry and Kendra Coulter. The family wins a one-year membership to the Creative Discovery Museum. Next month's contest begins Thursday. Go to Chattamoms.com and follow the directions to enter your child's photo. Voting begins again on Oct. 11.
Halloween Photo Contest
Chattamoms.com would like to post your favorite Halloween photo. To enter, go to Chattamoms.com and follow the prompts. A winner will be chosen by online voting and announced in late October. Photos -- old or new -- of kids and/or their parents in costume are welcome.
Parent Poll
Q. Are cases of H1N1 flu being reported at your child's school or daycare?
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