I never thought I’d consult a professional resume writer, but now it seems like my best option.

My parents sent me off to college, partially against my will, because that would enable me to create a career for myself. And it did! From graduation on, I earned a paycheck as a writer.

Then life intervened. My mother began to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. I was faced with a choice: liquidate her assets to finance nursing home care or give up my job to stay home with her. I chose the latter. I knew her time was short. I could always get another job, but I could never recover precious time with Mom. I became her 24/7 caregiver.

At first, I was able to continue my writing and consulting, but ultimately the responsibilities of Mom’s care overwhelmed me. Then, when she died, I was exhausted, in debt, and filled with grief.

Mom left this world in 2008, just as the economy tanked. The recession left the newspaper business with fewer advertisers and a smaller budget for freelance writers. I was not only bereft, but my industry was not hiring.

Today I continue to look for work in my field and to freelance. I do temp work, some of which is actually fun. But lately I feel like I am losing ground. The stress sometimes makes me doubt myself and my career choices. I am soldiering on, but the longer I look for a new job, the less confident I am.

I know that I am not alone. Long-term unemployment is very difficult to recover from. Many job seekers simply “made the mistake of losing their job at the wrong time.” Like them, I voluntarily left the workforce to address family responsibilities. And this is the effect: HR directors with big stacks of resumes can reduce the pile if they simply screen out long-term job seekers like me.

There is a better way! And the professional resume writers and career coaches at CareerToolboxUSA can help you find it. Their expert career advice and support can help you emerge successful from any job search challenges you face. You can revive a lagging career. With help, you can more forward in new directions you might not have considered before.

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Beth Kelzer
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