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Advice for a SAHM looking to jump back into a career?

I'm a stay at home mom, who is ready to get back into a career. Except, I'm not having success in the job search. Am I unemployable because I have a 5 year gap in my resume? I have a bachelor's degree with 10 years of solid experience. Doesn't that count for anything? Any advice would be great!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Sure, you can get back into the job market. You can easily explain why you have an employment gap.

    When a company sees an employment gap, it is suspicious of possible failures or problems that could resurface if you take a job with that company.

    Don’t bring up the gap in employment unless you are directly asked to explain it in the job interview.

    Many companies recognize that because of downsizing and mergers that are taking place in the workplace today, many job seekers have gaps of time during which they were unemployed. If your employment was caused by such an event, explain it without being defensive. No matter what the cause of your unemployment, acknowledge the positive aspects of the experience, such as your increased networking connections and perspective on the industry or your chance to spend time taking a college course.

    Peace and blessings!

  • 1 decade ago

    You are definitely employable. Rather than trying to do it alone I would recommend using a recruiter or agency. They will place you much faster and find a place that is the best fit for you.

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