Success Story: Marianna Maguire

Tell us about you and your experience finding work on HireMyMom.

Most job boards are usually overwhelmed with both candidates and jobs, making it difficult to really stand out. HireMyMom allows both job seekers and employers to interact much more closely through a smaller job forum with real needs on both sides, and you don’t get lost in the crowd. 

As a mom, it’s important for me to balance the needs of my family – which these days are ever-changing due to the pandemic – and the personal desire to work in a professionally-fulfilling role.

This is the first time I’ve successfully found flexible, work from home engagements that utilize my skillset as well and I’m so thankful to have come across HireMyMom!

 

What are your top tips for landing a job or jobs on HireMyMom.com? 

I would encourage job seekers to be patient, wait for the right opportunity that is a good fit for them, and apply with confidence!

Even if a job posting seeks a specific skillset, employers appreciate a candidate who can also add value to their organization in other areas. Enjoy getting to know the employer and let yourself shine!

 

What piece of advice do you wish someone had given you at the start of your work from home journey? 

When the right job comes your way and you’re invited to interview, don’t be nervous, be yourself and you’ll do great!

 

What do you see as your greatest success in life?

The drive to never stop learning or improving yourself!

 

What is something about you that many people don’t know?

I’m private about my generosity but I’m very proud of it.

 

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Success Story: Nicole Blackwood

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I had been looking for a job since June with no luck, I stumbled upon HireMyMom on Facebook, joined the FB page and after seeing some of the success stories decided to give the website a try. After a week and a half, and applying for 8 jobs on the site, I was contacted for an interview and was hired the next day!

What are your top tips for landing a job or jobs on HireMyMom.com?

Don’t get discouraged, apply to anything you know you have at least a few of the skills for, one person will never have every skill an employer is looking for. And look outside your comfort zone. I have never worked as a copywriter before, turns out I’m pretty good at it.

What piece of advice do you wish someone had given you at the start of your work from home journey?

“If it was meant for everyone, then everyone would do it”. I wasn’t sure how I would take working from home, I enjoy being out and around people, turns out working from home is a pretty good fit for me.

What do you see as your greatest success in life?

Being able to stay home with my kids when they were young. You will never get that time back, and I am so eternally grateful I had the precious time with them.

What is something about you that many people don’t know?

I love to binge watch cooking competitions and HGTV.

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Success Story: Lisa Trinidad

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I heard about Hire My Mom through a FB group. I started working as a Virtual Assistant and was having a difficult time finding clients. I went ahead and signed up for HMM and I would review their postings every day. I was so surprised with the amount of legitimate postings on their site each day.  Within a month of actively searching, I was hired for two amazing companies. I made sure to apply for jobs, that I felt like our values aligned; I wanted to make sure I could be with them long term. I was very strategic on which places to apply. If I weren’t, I’m pretty sure I’d land a job even sooner.

I love HMM because, the entrepreneurs and candidates looking to hire, understand that we are Moms, so they are really flexible. They also value us, because we are just as hardworking.

 

What are your top tips for landing a job or jobs on HireMyMom.com?

My tips for landing a job(s) at HMM is to put a task on your google calendar for a certain time in the day and use that time to search and apply for jobs.

Make sure you have your a cover letter and resume ready to go.

Make sure you read the job description carefully as it gives clues about the type of company you will be working for and how you see yourself fit in doing that work.

Make sure you also use the message box to add a little flair to who you are and why you’d love to work with this business.

If you sent an email to apply, please follow up within 3 – 5 days.

Keep checking week after week, because there are so many jobs posted daily, and I’m sure you will find the perfect fit in due time. If you make it your task to log in everyday for a month, I’m sure you will find a good fit. Don’t give up!

 

What piece of advice do you wish someone had given you at the start of your work from home journey? 

I wish, someone would’ve told me about HireMyMom sooner!

 

What do you see as your greatest success in life? 

My greatest success in life, is being a Mom. Also being able to have it all, flexibility, time to raise my girls and be able to provide for my family. Not giving up in this journey to live the life I always wanted.

 

What is something about you that many people don’t know? 

Many people don’t know that I used to work for Telemundo/NBC! I also had a career of over ten years working in Higher Education, before I left to become a freelancer. 

 

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Success Story: Amy Davis

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The first day I joined, I found two jobs that I was really excited about and applied. Then, there was about a 4 days or so that nothing new, that I was interested in, was popping up and I became discouraged. Just as I became discouraged, several jobs I was excited about appeared! I had three interviews in one week! One week later, I had my second interview with the company I most aligned with of the initial three. I received an offer and accepted in less than one month of membership! This was also the first time the company that hired me had posted a job on this website.

What are your top tips for landing a job or jobs on HireMyMom.com?

I think, checking daily is the key to finding the jobs that most align with what you are seeking.

What piece of advice do you wish someone had given you at the start of your work from home journey?

I have worked from home before, but I had one company give me a test. I liked that as a person that hasn’t been in a business setting in 10 year, so I don’t have the technology background companies currently look for, a test was a good way to show that I can figure things out quickly. I told the company I ultimately was hired by about the test, they thought that was a good idea and I was able to show my ability to be resourceful and got the job!

What do you see as your greatest success in life?

My ability to be flexible and shift in life when I need to with ease.

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HireMyMom Success Story: Lisa Pou

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I was referred to HireMyMom as I recently decided to start freelancing for myself and left the corporate world. When I first signed up, I actually applied for a job that I thought I’d be a good fit for. At the time, I was uneducated and didn’t realize how big a world there is for needing VA’s. I quickly found lots of resources here and ventured out to gain new skills. Fortunately, that one application led to my first VA job as a Campaign Manager. I got my first assignment that day!

What are your top tips for landing a job or jobs on HireMyMom.com?

Be confident. Know yourself and the skills you can bring to the job in order to be successful.

What piece of advice do you wish someone had given you at the start of your work from home journey?

I learned I needed to jazz up my resume compared to my corporate or AI job applicant type resume.

What do you see as your greatest success in life?

Having the confidence to allow myself the chance to go out on my own. To also know my weaknesses and what I need to do to overcome them.

What is something about you that many people don’t know?

I’ve been a widow and now a single mom for 3 years and have been laid off twice during this time. I’ve had to completely find a new normal in every aspect of my life. And luckily have had the strength to move forward and build a new life both personally & professionally.

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HireMyMom Success Story: Sarah Weeks

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A friend of mine told me to check out HireMyMom because I was looking for a work-from-home opportunity that was flexible with my family schedule. The first day I signed up, I found the position I currently have now! I thought the idea of the site was great and I found success quickly!

What are your top tips for landing a job or jobs on HireMyMom.com?

Top Tips:

  1. Sign up — what do you have to lose?
  2. Create a great profile!
  3. Never give up!

What piece of advice do you wish someone had given you at the start of your work from home journey?

Just be sure to have a dedicated space and keep a good routine, I get more done because I prioritize structure in my life.

What do you see as your greatest success in life?

Balancing family and work — both I’m passionate about and give me great fulfillment.

What is something about you that many people don’t know?

I am a mom of three boys, and I HATE bugs, which of course the boys get a thrill over.

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Success Story: Tyler Hallas, 74Bridge.com

What is your top advice for small business owners looking to hire remote talent? 

Know where to look and hire slowly.

What is your top tip for working with a virtual team?

Clarify tasks and processes, not just goals and roles. It’s important to focus more attention on the details of task design and the processes that will be used to complete them. Simplify the work to the greatest extent possible, ideally so tasks are assigned to sub-groups of two or three team members. And make sure that there is clarity about work process, with specifics about who does what and when.

Why did you decide to use HireMyMom.com for your hiring needs?

HireMyMom was recommended to us from another business owner. We had very little success on other sites for hiring, so we thought we would try something new. And we have been incredibly impressed! HireMyMom connects you with a high caliber of extremely skilled and qualified candidates.

What piece of advice do you wish someone had given you at the start of your business career?

Understand how important resilience is. It’s likely that you’ll fail repeatedly before you succeed, but nothing is ever a failure if you learn from it. When you fail at something, learn what went wrong so you can avoid making the same mistake again and continue moving forward with your business. Persistence is what wins in entrepreneurship.

What do you see as your greatest success in life?

My business – 74Bridge.com 

 

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Success Story : Erica Gilbert

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I knew after my daughter was born I did not want to return to my job and have to put her in daycare. Luckily, I came across Hire My Mom and landed my dream job in about two months. I had several interviews before I ended up with the VA position I have now and  it could not be a more perfect fit.

What are your top tips for landing a job or jobs on HireMyMom.com?

Always be true to yourself and don’t apply to jobs that you know you don’t have the skill set for unless they say they are willing to train you. It’s also important to not be discouraged while searching for a job because it takes time to find the right fit. Have patience and pray for the right job to come your way.

What piece of advice do you wish someone had given you at the start of your work from home journey?

It’s very important to make sure your resume is all that it can be. I highly recommend using Canva to truly customize your resume and making it stand out from all the rest. Also be sure to customize every cover letter that you send.

What do you see as your greatest success in life?

My greatest success in life will always be my daughter. She is such a light and a true joy to be around. I am beyond blessed to be her Mommy.

What is something about you that many people don’t know?

I actually graduated nursing school, accepted my first nursing position, and soon after I found out I was expecting. After my daughter was born I ended up doing a complete career change in order to be able to stay home with her and it was the best decision I’ve ever made.

 

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HireMyMom Success Story: Abbey Metz

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I was skeptical to sign up for HireMyMom as I’ve always used free Job boards like Indeed but I decided to give it a try. After I revised my resume, I started to apply to a few jobs that I knew I would be good at, some I had tons of experience in the related field and others I didn’t have any professional experience in. I made sure to write a cover letter for each job explaining why I would be a good fit. After a week, I had two rejections, so I was a bit discouraged and left it at that, but within the next week two more companies reached out for interviews! I landed a job as a social media manager with no experience doing this, and another job as an appointment setter!

What did you do previously?

I currently am an administrative assistant at a large commercial HVAC company. I did have experience doing this type of work remotely as well. I have a sales background and have always done various virtual assistant tasks for bloggers over the years.

What are your top tips for landing a job or jobs on HireMyMom.com?

Write a cover letter for each application explaining why you would be a good fit but be honest about your skills. Although I didn’t have experience in the fields I was hired for, I had many skills needed to complete the tasks and am a fast learner. But, I was still very honest about what I knew and what I didn’t!

What’s your favorite thing about HireMyMom.com?

My favorite thing about HireMyMom is the quality of job postings. You know there won’t be a bunch of scams to sift through and there are new postings very regularly. They also know you are a mom and need flexibility.

What’s one fun or interesting fact about you?

I love to paddle board at Lake Erie!.

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HireMyMom Success Story: Tamlin Bruton

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I joined HireMyMom in November 2019 on a limb to find a work at home job. My husband and I knew we wanted more for our family than working 50+ hours a week to just cover child care. I quit my job to take care of our 4 month old at home and my husband was working two jobs and averaging 65 hours a week. Our dream was for me to find a remote job working from home to be able to continue to stay home and my husband to be able to take a new job offer from a different company. To be honest, we were both so nervous to take a chance and had a decent discussion about spending money on a subscription because that’s how much of a budget we were on.

After having no luck on other job sites, we decided to take the chance, and I am SO glad we did!! I checked HireMyMom multiple times a week if not everyday and applied to everything that I could. I made sure to follow up with companies, keep my profile updated, and utilize both a resume and cover letter. At the beginning of February, I heard back about the next steps of one of my applications for a work from home job, answering a few questions in a pre-recorded video for a company based out of Nashville, TN. By the next week I made it to the final rounds of Zoom video interviews for the same company.

I am so thankful to say that February 18th, 2020 was my first day at my new full-time remote job!! Less than 3 months on HireMyMom changed mine and my family’s entire life.

What did you do previously?

I have my BS in Psychology and a double minor in sociology and public health. I have previous experience in customer service, network marketing, sales, and health and human services. Many years of my professional experience is specifically in the mental health setting, providing skills training and case management to adolescents and families at both the residential and state level.

What are your top tips for landing a job or jobs on HireMyMom.com?

CONSISTENCY. Check HireMyMom as much as you can. Apply, apply, apply, to any job that you believe you could make an excellent hire for. It is easy to get discouraged when trying to find a new employment opportunity because it can take time, but stick to your gut and your dream for you and your family.

What’s your favorite thing about HireMyMom.com?

The accessibility and access to the jobs listed. HireMyMom is extremely easy to toggle through and makes the application process smooth.

What’s one fun or interesting fact about you?

I have watched The Office more times than I care to admit. That show is my absolute go-to!!

 

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