If you are looking to return to work but are struggling with finding a job due to lack or skills or qualifications, then you could try and get yourself on a training course in your local area. Many local companies run these courses that range from computer basic right up through to electrician training. Your local Job Centre will be able to go through a list of course in your area, when they run and any costs that you may have to pay to attend. You may be surprised to find out how many of these courses are free and some even offer low cost finance or grants to start-up businesses.

Once you have completed a course, you will then have more to offer an employee or you may even decide to go it alone by setting up your own business or starting up as a freelancer / sub-contractor.

Even if the course you do is not highly relevant to the job you apply for, showing that you are willing to further yourself and take on additional training always looks good to potential employers.