I have a gap of approx 8 years in my career.

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1. AnonymousApril 4,2024 at 7:07AM UTC

   I would try and gain current certifications and work at a temp agency or as a contract worker to create some current experience. Do you have a network of current contacts that might be able to share with you the current skills and tools required for the positions you are considering?

2. Stefania MirriApril 4,2024 at 12:27PM UTC

   Update your skills on the new techniques for job interview and the new software used to run the role you would like to apply, add to this skill up program also everything related in your field and to that your role about AI, how to use it in your role. Obviously find learning hubs that releases certifications that you could add on your CV filling those 8 years gaps, and make a consistent schedule for studying and applying to roles. Define a new CV based on experiences and transferrable skills and training, show flexibility and professionality both in the CV and in the Cover Letter. Careful also with emailing at every stage of the process, even when you will have get the job: keep it professionally consistent. Hope these advises can help, Good Luck!

3. AnonymousApril 4,2024 at 3:57PM UTC

   register your own company, date it back to the beginning of the 8 years, and call this 8 years self-employed consulting experience, and find something concrete to write about.

4. AnonymousApril 7,2024 at 1:21PM UTC

   I can't believe you are suggesting this. It is highly unethical and opens her up to all sorts of consequences if it is ever found out. What does she say if a potential employer asks for references that she consulted with? How does she develop the experience bullet points for the "company" if she never did any work besides lying? Worse case, what happens if she starts working, and someone she knows lets something slip about her significant time off? She could be fired (with cause) for lying on her application/resume. There are a lot of better and more appropriate suggestions here. There's no bigger red flag for me on a resume for an eight-year "self-employment" job trying to reenter the corporate workforce and believe me. I would want details about the time spent and references for the quality of the work if I didn't completely pass on the resume. Are they closing the company? Did it go bankrupt? Will they want to continue doing it as a side hustle?

5. AnonymousApril 5,2024 at 4:28AM UTC

   I had to restart my career after a 12 year gap. I first started back with a multi-level marketing company that allowed me flexibility, a way to practice professionalism, skill up on technology and gain confidence. Then I took an entry level job that got me back in the door and went from there. I would also suggest taking some learning or certifications available on-line. Good Luck!

6. AnonymousApril 5,2024 at 5:52PM UTC

   Focus on the sharpest tools and skills that you have that can contribute to your next employer. Build a profile around those and be willing to come in at whatever level you can to get up to date experience.

7. AnonymousApril 7,2024 at 8:28PM UTC

   1. Make a separate free email account for free online courses. Never use the email that you use for banking.

   2. Take online free courses.

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