The most recent Career Coach column I wrote for the Post (June 10) was on this very topic. That column was also for people without a college degree. But some of the tips might be helpful.
But, in your specific case, I would definitely make sure you spend some time updating your resume. Get someone to review it to make sure you have highlighted all of your major responsibilities for people, budgets, etc. Make sure your training, degrees, certifications and honors are all noted. Also, make sure it starts with a summary of your qualifications since you probably have a number of years of experiences you can highlight in the first paragraph. This is important to distinguish yourself from others. So, the resume is the most important first step to update.
Meet with someone about your interviewing skills. If you have not been in the marketplace for a while, you may not have had to interview in a while. So, get someone to practice with you - behavioral questions, case-based questions, etc.
Also, make sure your social media self is current. Get on LinkedIn or some other site to make sure it has all of your current information. Get others to endorse you for various skills. Spend some time networking with others using this platform.
So, the most important things to do first - resume, social media site for yourself, and practice interviewing. Those are the most critical first steps if you have been out of the market for a while.
Best of luck!
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