You’ve been home with your kids and something feels off. You’re feeling bored, irritated, restless, and wondering when you stopped feeling like yourself. You think about going back to work, but you're not sure what jobs would fit your life, or how to explain your resume gap.
Back to Work helps you make sense of what comes next, whether you’re looking for full time, part time, remote, or flexible work. Hosted by HR professional and former stay at home mom Carrie McFarland, you’ll learn what employers look for, how to talk about your experience, and how to take the next step back to work.
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Carrie McFarland | Resume and Job Search Help for Moms
If you’ve been working on your resume and second-guessing every little detail, this episode is going to give you a clear place to start.
I walk through real resumes and break down exactly what stands out right away and what immediately creates friction. Before even reading a single word, there are things that can make a resume easier to move forward… or easier to skip.
We talk about what actually matters when someone is reviewing your resume:
Why readability is more important than trying to fit everything in
What to cut when your resume starts getting too long
Where your skills should go (and why placement matters more than you think)
How to structure your experience so it’s easy to scan
What to do if you don’t have a lot of experience yet
How to use job descriptions to your advantage
I also call out common mistakes I see all the time that don’t help you get the job and can actually work against you.
This episode isn’t about having a “perfect” resume. It’s about making it simple, clear, and easy for someone to quickly see that you’re a fit.
Because your resume doesn’t need to tell your whole story, it just needs to get you the first conversation.
If you want more support as you’re figuring this out, grab my START HERE guide (https://carriemcfarland.kit.com/starthere). Its a simple plan to help you make your first four decisions when you go back to work
You can also check out my resources inside Skool (https://www.skool.com/carrie-mcfarland-coaching-6529/classroom )where I walk you through how to get started step by step.
15 Apr 2026
You’re Not Unmotivated - You’re Overwhelmed
If you’ve been feeling off lately, like you should be doing more, but just can’t seem to get it together then this episode is for you.
I'll unpack what’s actually going on beneath that constant, low-level frustration and why trying to “fix” it with more routines or better time management hasn’t worked.
Your days are full, but they don’t feel productive. We break down the hidden mental load that keeps you moving all day without ever feeling finished and why your brain hates that.
You used to complete things, solve problems, and see clear results. Now? Your wins reset every 24 hours. This section explores why that disconnect creates restlessness, irritation, and that nagging feeling that something’s missing.
When the idea of wanting something more shows up, it quickly spirals into stress and “what ifs.”
Starting smaller helps.
That's where the Start Here Guide (https://carriemcfarland.kit.com/starthere) can help.
It's a simple, 10-minute tool to help you get clear on what direction makes sense for you, how to translate what you’ve been doing at home into real experience, and how to talk about your time away from work without overthinking it.
Just take the first step. No pressure. No overwhelm.
1 Apr 2026
Why Going Back to Work Feels Harder Than It Should
Going back to work feels harder than it should—and it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. In this episode, we break down why the process feels so overwhelming and what’s actually keeping you stuck before you even start.
What this helps you solve:
Why you keep overthinking instead of taking action
The real reason your job search feels confusing
What step you’re actually on (and why you feel behind)
How to stop spinning and start moving forward
Start with my free Start Here (https://carriemcfarland.kit.com/starthere) guide. It gives you a clear, simple first step so you can stop overthinking and actually begin.
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