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[quote=Anonymous]If traditional hiring isn't working there are some other options.

1. Find a place that knows you. My SIL with a masters from an Ivy, took 12 years off from the workforce. She volunteered a lot at her youngest's pre-school. She offered to step in when they had issues - from admin to teaching.  A position opened up and they offered it to her. Now she is employed full time, loves it and has some more recent work history to get back into her field.

2. Really small companies may be more flexible. Like under 50 (or 10 ppl). It's a way to get in the door, get something on your resume and then pivot to your next step.

3. Freelance, consult or contract. I've had a few friends who took up some side gigs before getting back to full time. Lawyers, business, marketing, federal - find one client and you have a business/job to put on your resume before interviewing. Obviously this is contingent on your field and skill set.

4. Research and find a VERY large company with a culture that promotes diversity and women.  My current company generally would choose a SAHM with a story about getting into the workforce over a new grad. I tend to feel that we are really lopsided in our workforce as I'm a younger emplyee at 36 --- but, this could work to your advantage.

Best of luck.  I admit I was a hiring manager twice for a situation like yours. My advice is if you are going for the lower level to be aware of your presentation. The first time a SAHM applied for a $30k a year 0-1 year experience entry level job. She spoke about 10 years of expertise  and how she couldn't fulfill the travel requirement and needed to come in late and leave early to pick up her kids. She did not get a second interview. We wanted someone who we could mold, had flexibility etc.

The second time it was for a mid level manager spot. The woman kept open a freelancing business the last year of staying at home. She got through 3 rounds of interviews. Unfortunately, the panel selected another candidate -- but this woman got a great job elsewhere shortly after.
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