I am a women with a career break of 3.6 years.

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July 21,2022 at 8:53AM UTC

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I am a women with a career break of 3.6 years. I am trying to grab a job from 2 years. I have 10 years of experience in the IT support Industry. When I shifted to UAE I resigned and started to working as a sales representative for 2.5 years. Then I took the maternity break. Now, to get back to work, I upskilled myself with Google IT support and data analytics certifications as my passion is in It industry

. But still I am unable to get any calls or emails even after updating my resume and LinkedIn profile. Now I am doubting, due to the break may be it is not possible to get into the IT industry,. I like reporting kind of work using Excel. Is there anyone who can help an help me what all kinds of jobs I can apply for or search

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Elena CirilloJuly 21,2022 at 12:41PM UTC
Hi! I’m actually just trading my career in the tv world for recruiting in engineering and IT. Maybe I can help you.
fran garveyJuly 21,2022 at 1:21PM UTC
There are numerous resources available for "returners" and Tech experienced women are in fairly strong demand. Search "returnships" on LinkedIn and you will see numerous jobs pop up - returnships can be a great entre back, training, support, career development, understanding your gap and permanent positions upon completion of the program. Also search "moms returning to work" in google and you'll get loads of info. Are you in the UAE now? Stateside? UAE - look into JobsForHer and stateside - Apresgroup - both have resources and jobs. Happy to connect to discuss more if you wish
Kathleen LeCheleJuly 21,2022 at 11:37PM UTC
So many companies are looking for you. It may be that your wording isn’t being picked up by the ATS. Try and search “returnship” or “returnship in IT”
Y.G.T. ( you got this ) :)
AnonymousJuly 22,2022 at 6:25PM UTC
Excel and IT are two valuable job skills that any employer would be glad to have you for. Now, unfortunately, companies frown upon having too long breaks even if it is for maternity leave. So I'd just put a volunteer position for those 3 years. They will not reference check that volunteer position. It will make you look like you did something (other than caregiving) for those 3 years. Additionally, I'd need to take a look at your resume but make it very clear that you know IT and Excel. If all else fails, I suggest going with employment agencies and starting out as a temp first to get your feet wet again. And after 1 or 2 temp jobs, apply for perm roles at companies. I've seen some mothers who return back to the workforce have to take the route of an employment agency.
AnonymousJuly 22,2022 at 7:37PM UTC
Consider expanding the types of jobs you apply to in IT . For ex instead of just focusing on the major companies, try also midsize companies. Also try USAjobs.gov You can try starting in IT help support and move up to tier ii, iii.
Have you applied to business analyst positions? Alot of companies always have openings for these types of positions. Most of those positions require SQL or programming background.