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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow, this thread is depressing.  I'm a SAHM of 10 years who just began trying to re-enter the workforce about 6 weeks ago.  I don't have to go back to work, but I WANT to go back to work.  My kids are 7 and 10, and my husband works from home most days. I'm trying to break back into the paralegal field ([b]I have 4 years of prior experience[/b]), and have applied for, no lie, about 30 positions in the past 6 weeks. I haven't gotten one single call-back!  I'm even applying for entry-level and temp positions, and I usually meet or surpass all of the educational and work experience requirements in the postings.  But I haven't received one single call.  What can I do to let these staffing companies know that I am committed, hard-working, and dependable?  Should I be explaining the gap in time on my resume or cover letter or not?  I have been, but maybe I should take it out?
I'm on LinkedIn, I've taken online legal research tutorials to update my legal research skills, and I've done tons of volunteer work (though not in the paralegal field).  What more can I do?[/quote]

4 years of experience?

Please tell me paralegal work is your SECOND career?

I stepped out for 2 years after spending [b]15 years[/b] at my second-career job.  I easily stepped back in, too, b/c I stayed in contact with my boss, kept up with my certification, and took on consulting work.

Now I'm working PT, and I love it.

Have you taken courses lately?  I'm sure EVERY profession changes over 10 years.[/quote]

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