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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Depends on your field...what was the last type of job you had and what are you currently looking for?

In my field, you would need to take a lower position, a "training" position for at least 2 years to get back into the the field. My concerns, as a boss, would be -[b] is this really something you are committed too (seeing as you left the first time)[/b] and how you would balance your family / work obligations. Since young people usually populate our training positions I would need you to show me how your skills would be much greater than someone who will work long hours (or how since you have more experience get more done between 9 to 5). Also, if you knowledge is out of date I would also question how much you know and whether you could adapt. Any way, those are examples for my field.[/quote]

Coming from a woman, this is just BS!
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How is it BS? I've had several people flake out just weeks on the job, deciding they couldn't handle the stress of work and family life. I still give people a chance, but that would be a primary concern (besides the lack of current knowledge). I agree with PP, a volunteer position could also work if your field doesn't having "training" positions like mine. That way you could show that you can manage the work/life balance, have a reference, and get more up to date on your knowledge before re-entering the work force.[/quote]

I call BS too. I just hired a SAHM who re-entered. She's doing great and I did not weight the 5 year gap that heavily.  She did however get a salary about 30% below top end. She has a small ramp up time, but after 3 months in the job is preforming at level. [b] I'm happy to help a sister out.  Stop drinking the haterade![/b][/quote]

I'm a little shocked someone in management speaks like this...! Not everyone works in a field where its easy to jump out then jump back in and works 9 to 5.

As for OP - your skills in PR / marketing shouldn't be very out of date. Just brush up on the basics so you sound knowledgeable (ie: speak using proper jargon). If you have an alumni group for your university or ex-coworkers, start sending cold emails to see if anyone would give you career advice. What starts out with advice may lead to job interviews or getting you in touch with other people.[/quote]

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