Well in not a mom but I feel that makeing your options open even for cashmere or janatorial jobs just get the app that can help you find new jobs faster I hope this helps a little

As others have mentioned retail is an option, good seasonal fit to give you time to find another. It can be a full time job in itself just looking for work and applying now days. I know first hand. A job in a daycare might be good for you. Or maybe starting one yourself. I know a few people who run a daycare from their homes and make good money doing so. Good Luck out there which ever way you decide to go.

I would add that you should take some classes.

I'm wondering how old your children are and if you have child care in place. That could impact your decision, or what direction to go in. If you need help (free) with a resume or cover letter you can contact me thru facebook. That goes for anyone else reading this too. Just look up Diane Gerber Business and Program Support and Development. I also have an opportunity you may be interested in. Just know you're not alone. It's hard to figure things out when you're stressed. Try to enjoy your kids and know that everything happens for a reason. Wishing you the best.

There are a lot of good answers out there so I will just add, visit your local unemployment office, many offer free skills classes to help you in your job search. They also provide resume writing classes.

two years ago I was in that same exact place. not knowing where to start or what to do. all I knew was how to be a wife and mom of 5 now grown kids my youngest was 14. I struggled with putting a resume together even though I thought I had lil or no experience. then I looked back at my life and thought I knew more then I was giving myself credit for...I had to step back and regroup the situation was horrible. my heart was broke so was my pocket. and I put myself out there. though my marriege of 24yrs failed did not mean I was a failure!! today im working doing what I enjoy even though I wanna make more money then what im making. im greatfull for the opportunity and experience. you can do it dont sell yourself short...

Anne, I agree with a lot of the comments already made. I would add contacting any local community college or career center and getting any information from them about how to approach the development of a resume, and the career search. See if they have any additional ideas or insights for your area. Try to network with family, friends, neighbors etc. I would also suggest that you look for as many online job boards as you can find as that may be your best source for finding opportunities quickly.
As you have already heard, don't discount the value of what you have done as a mother. It is still the most important job / responsibility there is in a good thriving society. Good luck in you job search.

I agree with M. Caldeira, Anne. I suggest temp services, like Kelly Services, or whatever companies you have in your city, AND professional employment search agencies. They have helped me find employment twice in my past in very short time and one prof search agency sent me to where I worked for 11 years. They are big help. -- Bob

Put together a resume ASAP. Make sure you include any volunteer work as well. List your computer skills (you don't have to indicate self taught). Put a section in your resume up front called "Special Skills"--you can start with the words "Excellent customer service skills' (from your retail experience), "strong time management skills (what Mom doesn't acquire these aas a matter of survival)", you get the idea. Let all your friends, neighbors, pastor, etc know you are looking--you never know where it may lead!

Anne,

Your staying at home to raise your family is definitely a job. So you can update your resume with titles such as: Domestic Engineer, Household CEO, Director of Child Development from 2004 - 2016 with job description in bullet point format.