going back to work after 15 years, where do i start

carla40

hi, i am looking to go back to work after a long break, i am trying to write out my CV, i've never written one before, i am stuck for what to put on my personal profile as i haven't worked for so long, any help i would be really grateful :beer:

tomtontom

What have you done in the interim - any voluntary work, raising a family or caring responsibilities?

carla40

i have been raising my family, plus i have lost all my confidence where work is concerned

tomtontom

If getting an income is not urgent, I'd look at voluntary work - to give you something to put on the cv and to build your confidence.

If you need to work now then focus on the skills gained raising your family - organisation, dealing with difficile situations etc.

carla40

thank you, i hadn't thought of that,:beer:

Cheeky_Monkey

Don't forget multi-tasking :j

getmore4less

What sort of things did you do before the family?

Not that you have to do the same no just think back at what you liked and were good at, just as important the things you did not like.

Running a house is a job so look at the transferable skills .

Use your network to put out feelers, a lot of jobs comes from word of mouth.

Run up to Xmas there is probably some seasonal work around.

Allready said but some regular voluntory work can help get back in to the routine and contact in a working environment

Allthough bringing up kids has plenty of routine.