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[quote=Anonymous]I was in a similar place to you a few years ago, though I had worked part time at a school for many years while my kids were little so I had some admin work. When I was 49 I finally started FT work and started at the bottom - admin asst at a large non-profit. It allowed me to start at the bottom but great benefits and a large organization, so lots of space to move around once I had the exposure and people could see I could do more than just admin. Moved up after a year and now working in a job there I love. You can do the same! You likely have way more skills that are applicable, but it's hard to have those parts shine right now on your resume. I would definitely get on Linked In, put in any work/volunteer you have, put in your degree if you have it (leave off the date you received it, it's not necessary) and take advantage of they new feature where they let you explain why you had a gap in your employment. It's a pull down menu, something like "full time parenting" or something like that. Just get your profile up there because once you start applying for any job at a big company or even temp agency they will look you up.

Also, I loved the idea of working at Costco - that was going to be my other idea if I didn't get the admin job. Good luck![/quote]

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