Economy is not great at the moment. And also depending which industry you are going back to ? Maybe could try to apply for positions that you are slightly overqualified for instead of just being qualified and competing with others. Personally I know of business owners who prefers not to employ mothers who have been out of work for more than a year as industry experiences is always changing unless the candidate is applying for a position in a niche market where her skills set are very much valued.
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