Try emphasizing the skills you learned as a homemaker - Organization, financial management, caring for children (i.e., getting them to school on time, etc.,) planning, and time management skills. The fact that you've been able to keep your family together during your divorce should tell them that you're a good, conscientious worker. I've know women that have become homeless because of divorce so that puts you way ahead of lots of other applicants. A friend of mine once say "You are what you project!" In other words, if you project success then employers will respond. Find a divorce recovery group in your area to help you work out these issues. I hope this helps you?

Hi Debra, Your resume looks terrific! And it doesn't look like the gap is that large, so I'm not sure it'll matter much.
Please keep in mind that it take a while to get a job search going. Talk to as many people as you can about your job search. Try to set goals for yourself every day and keep as focused as you can. Like Alexandra said, you've got those little kids to look out for, so don't get discouraged! One word of caution: you mention that you're looking for 'a leadership position' in the summary at the top of your resume... that may lead employers to think you've got a specific position in mind (that may or may not match what they have open). If you ARE flexible, then consider re-wording that in a way that's more open-ended.

Good luck! And check back in to let us know how you're doing!! Marijoy

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I never heard of a skill based resume. However, there's nothing wrong with a chronological resume if you start out with the heading, your summary with a little section for business skills and then Experience. Presuming you are trying for an office job List your jobs highlighting the tasks and skills involved, what software you used etc. And come up with a way you saved the company money, a percentage. E.g. by streamlining office procedures I saveed the company 30% labor cost. Also nothing wrong with a section that says you took time off to raise your family they just have to understand it. just a one sentence and then MoveOn

You sound like me a few years ago. I was just divorced and worried how my 5+ years out of the workforce would look. First of all, keep the faith, mama! You have those little kids to look out for, so don’t get discouraged - you’re doing this for them. Second, take online courses to brush up on skills in your industry. I took free Excel and Adobe courses when my babies were asleep. Finally, focus on a skill-based resume, not a chronological one. It’s the best way to skip that resume gap.