How do I go back to work?

I have been staying home with my children for seven years while they've been young. Now, I'm trying to take my previous work experience, my BA and graduate school education, & recent volunteer experience and apply for some really entry level part-time jobs. I can't even get a call back. I have easily applied to 400 jobs in the last six months! Some volunteer jobs require references. To sub you have to take a personality test, which I did. But it is unbelieveable to get a job now. I just want a job to get my foot in the frickin' door. Any ideas? I'm taking prereq to go to nursing school and get a second BS in nursing. Ideally, I would like a job or volunteer position in health care. Strangely, this is hard to come by. Thoughts?

Go to a temporary agency. They fill positions while people are out of leave or during busy seasons. It may be just the boost you need to update that resume. Also many companies hire from temp services because it gives them the opportunity to 'test drive' you without any employment processing. Good luck

You should have someone redo your resume.

Try temporary agencies to get your foot in the door. It will give you recent job experience, an idea of what has changed in the past seven years, and an opportunity to try different fields.

Try some temp agencies in your area.

Would you be open to looking at another way to earn money without going back into corporate employment? Something that would pay you what you're worth and at the same time keep you in or close to the health industry? email me at pulse99@yahoo.com