Should I mention this in my CV?

Question

I have been looking after my ill Aunt for the past seven months, Now that she is well again I’m eager to get back to work when giving a chance

Answer 1

I would only mention it in your CV if it is clear that otherwise there would be an unexplainable gap in your working history, since it isn't work related however good a person it makes you sound.

As another poster said, you should talk about it in an interview if the opportunity arises.

Answer 2

I wouldn't put it in your CV, no.  However, if they ask about gaps in employment then you are free to mention it during the interview.  

Answer 3

Yes it shows you are a caring peoson and eager to get back to work.

Answer 4

yes it is better to be honest why not try for a job as a care assistant as you seem to have done a great job with your aunt or train to be a nurse  

Answer 5

Yes you should.  You'll have a gap on your CV and employers will always question the reason for this, so when it's a situation like this that is out of your control (it's not like you were sacked or something) then it's best that they know.

If I were you I think I would probably just put that in your Personal Statement though, and not put anything in the body of your CV (leave off the bit about "when given a chance").

EDIT:  I disagree with the Answerer above.  It's all very well to tell you to mention that in an interview, but I am a recruiter and if I received the CV of someone who had been unemployed for the last seven months and didn't explain the reason for that, then I'm not sure that I would actually invite them to an interview at all.

Answer 6

No, you wouldn't put something like that in your C.V. but you would raise it at interview because they would be interested in any gaps in your employment.  In your list of previous employment, you could put personal reasons in the gap in employment.

Answer 7

Yes, mention it, but ensure that you also mention what transferable qualities or skills you needed to use during those 7 months. Just because it isn't a 'job' in the real sense doesn't mean that you haven't been developing attributes that an employer would value.

See also: http://www.workingmums.co.uk/mums/blogs/...

"It is important that men and women returning to work develop their self esteem and confidence before stepping back into the workplace. It is also important to re-evaluate where you are now because in actual fact the research that A Brave New World have previously conducted indicates that all the skills developed during that career break will add value to any cv and ultimately securing that job."