If you have been out of the labor force by choice (or by circumstance), getting back in can be a challenge, but it is possible.
Here are some tips:
1. Make sure your resume highlights your skills, not timelines. The right resume format can make a big difference. Instead of calling out the gaps in your work history, highlights what you can do and results you've achieved through your work.
2. Learn new skills. If you've been out of the workforce for a significant period of time, it's likely that things have changed quite a bit since you worked. Learning new skills never hurts. Remember that you can learn nearly anything for free on the Internet. Invest some time and energy in learning new computer programs or buffing up your skills.
3. Seek out programs that help people rejoin the working world. These programs may be referred to as "returnships" or return-to-work programs. Although these aren't common, they help individuals who have left the workforce.
4. Consider freelancing or temporary work. This option isn't for everyone. It may seem less permanent than some would like, but it's a good way to bridge a gap, or to try something new with less commitment. Don't look at temporary work as a last resort, look at this as a way to learn something new, and to regain your comfort in working outside the home, according to thesimpledollar.com.
Perhaps the most important tip is to remain hopeful and patient. Finding the right fit when returning to work can take some time.
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