Going back into work

sezzlebum

I havent worked since 2004, due to raising a family etcetc
I have many qualifications under my belt
9 GCSEs, Access L3 Courses, various IT courses including pc repair/cnna/sbs as well as being self taught html/css/photoshop/web design

and i'm looking to go back into work,
I have my cv and have applied for several jobs but never get a response.
I know i have been out of work for a long time, so i was thinking maybe voluntary work would help get me back on the path to employment, but is there anything else i can do?

claire16c

What sort of jobs are you looking for? Have you tailored your cv and covering letter to every job?

**Juice**

Have you thought about applying via an agency or could you try something like web design/blogging for the time being and as something more recent to include on your CV that's IT-related (I'm assuming those are the kinds of jobs you're looking for)?

Oldernotwiser

Are you writing skills based CVs rather than chronological ones where your time away from employment is the first thing an employer sees?