Really need some advice on re-entering the corporate world after raising family. After 10 years experience I left to be a SAHM, raised 2 daughters, then had autistic twins which I homeschooled for a year. After 21 years of marriage and 47, getting divorced and have applied for over 300 positions. I started taking online courses
receiving 6 certificates & 1 diploma. How do I get my foot in door with huge gap and age?

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Look specifically for women’s “return to work” programs. Many large organizations have them to support women who took off time to have children.

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Have you tried looking for non-profits that help in similar situations? I went through a program for undeserved communities, got free in person courses, certs and networking opportunities which all helped me to get a job.

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Also - you may have a 'gap' in your resume where you weren't getting paid for all the labour at home but don't forget what you were doing...
- Scheduling
- Health care assistant / Nurse
- Chauffeur
- Project management
- Marketing
- Conflict resolution (expert)
- Multitasking
- Strong work ethic (you likely rarely got to take a day off sick)
- Work under pressure

You have so many skills to offer a new company; sometimes, its a challenge getting the CV right, cover letters right etc but good luck! Hope you land the job you're after :)

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You should be fine to find work even with your gap, but employers are cutting jobs every day. That's what making it difficult for everyone.

I was in a very similar situation and didn’t work for over ten years . Maybe take a job that you’re overqualified for just to get your foot in the door .

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