There can be a number of reasons why a person has a long break in their employment history. It may be medical, family issues or to pursue a hobby or another interest or possibly to go back to education.
When you are ready to start looking for work again you may find that you struggle to get back in to the recruitment game. The first way to find jobs is through searching online and in local papers and job boards. You may need to try a number of different avenues, especially if you are looking to get a job in something that is quite specific.
You may consider also using social media. LinkedIn is great for advertising yourself to potential employers. Don’t be afraid to use your existing network on the social media sites to find work. It may be that a friend of a friend has the perfect position for you.
Always be honest about why you had such a long break off work. If for example it was due to health reasons, then state that and explain why you are now ready to return to work and any steps you have taken to ensure that it is the right move for you. If you do lie, it often has a habit of catching up with you, which is a sure fire way to not get hired!