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When it comes to work, you're probably looking for a flexible schedule, a solid salary and the opportunity for advancement. Although work and life may never be perfectly balanced, there are definitely jobs that can work well with a mom's busy schedule. Here are the top career picks for moms:
- Sales
There's no question that sales can be hard work, but with that work can come incredible benefits for moms. Depending on your interest you can sell anything from financial services to software. Many moms have found particular success in executive recruiting and pharmaceutical sales. Further, many sales positions are home-based, which is an enticing work-life benefit. - Healthcare
Healthcare workers are always in high demand making careers in nursing, physical therapy and other health-related fields especially intriguing for moms. Typically, these positions offer a attractive salaries, signing bonuses and flexible scheduling. "I work 7 pm to 7 am three days a week," says one nurse and mom of two who always finds time to drop off and pick up her children from school. - Teacher
Whether you're interested in teaching preschool, grade school, high school or college, teaching offers periodic time off, flexibility and intellectual stimulation. The popularity of the Internet has also opened the door for many schools to offer online instruction that allows moms to set their hours and work from home. - Freelance, Contract or Part-time
If you have a specialized skill or area of expertise you can parlay those talents as a work-for-hire employee. Areas you might consider is writing, consulting, administrative, graphic designer, retail, and more. These positions offer a flexible work schedule and you control when you work and for whom. - By appointment jobs
Think about everyone you've made an appointment with in the last several weeks and you might be looking at your next career move. Hair stylists, real estate agents, personal trainers, nutritionists, and photographers are just a handful of "by appointment" jobs to consider. They each allow you to create your schedule around your priorities while earning a strong income.
The beauty about all of these jobs is the ability to build a flexible schedule today that can blossom into a long-term, higher-paying career later. For example, a position as a pharmaceutical sales representative can lead to a district manager position in a few years. Or a few freelance writing gigs can transform into a book deal. The possibilities are endless!
Ready to get started? If you're ready to begin your search for one of these "top picks," here is a list of upcoming events in Phoenix:
- Jobing.com Healthcare Job Far is Thursday, April 16th
- Jobing.com Metro Phoenix Job Far is Wednesday, May 6th
- CareerBuilder.com Healthcare Virtual Career Fair is Tuesday, April 28th
- CareerBuilder.com Phoenix Career Fair is Thursday, May 28th
For part-time work, visit your local 10 'til 2 office.
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