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So you have been out of the workforce for the past 10 years. Perhaps you were child-rearing, or tending to an ill family member who has now passed away. Maybe you were serving in the armed forces, or running your own fishing boat business in the Bahamas.
Now you want to go back into the world of “work.” If you approach it the right way, you can make it a less difficult and time-consuming process; however, it will take planning and preparation before you even start your job search.
Here are some ideas to get you thinking about what you need to do to get ready for the plunge.