Can someone give me some guidance with my resume please?
I'm trying to return to work after a period spent mostly studying and looking after children. My varied history mean I can't market myself as anything in particular, and I have no idea how to pull something consistent and useful out of what I've done. I became a single parent a few months ago and desperately need to find work.
Starting from what I've done most recently and working backwards:
- a couple of short contracts in occupation A (from 2 to 9 months long)
- a degree in occupation B
- several years caring for children
- a diploma in occupation C
- 9 years working in occupation D
- a degree in occupation D
- earlier retail work which is too old to use as relevant experience
I have suspected undiagnosed autism and can't cope with continuing to do occupation A. It required intense face to face interactions and getting to know people very well, and it turned me into a non-functional anxious wreck.
Occupation B has had a severe funding cut, is not particularly family friendly, and I can no longer access graduate positions because of when I graduated. I have tried and failed to find work in the field.
Occupation C might be a possibility for freelancing but will take time to build up and I need work NOW.
I can no longer work in occupation D due to registration requirements.
If I put all of that in my resume I look like a flake. If I only put in what is relevant to whatever I'm applying for my resume looks very gappy.
My plan had been to move into occupation B and supplement my income with occupation C. That hasn't worked out. I need to find something predictable, family friendly, and preferably not customer facing or involving being around people who are eating.
Help!