I am in IT but w/o a job for the last 5 and 1/2 years.What is a realistic chance that i may find one?

Question

If i go for an interview they will ask me what do i do currently and then if i reply saying i am jobless for 5 and 1/2 yrs. it will go against me, what do i do?

Answer 1

I would either find a new field ( even temporarily) or a new city . 5 1/2 years is a long time to be without work.if you find a different job for a while you can say i am currently employed as a  (blank) but want to get back to IT

Answer 2

Not working in IT for 5 years is like a lifetime.  Technology has really changed monumentally in the last 5 years.  

You would probably be best off starting in a tech support position and absorb any skills you can learn on the job.  I would also spend time off work learning new skills.  I will list a few of my favorite resources.  

Answer 3

Guess that depends on what you have been doing in the time you were off, we ask our employees what and why were they without a job, so depends on your answer, and if you have expereince in that field you should do well.  

Answer 4

if you are lazy like me and still want to make some money without having to worry about what to say in an interview try this  http://dollarmonitor.com/affsites/afx/99...

good luck. or tell a lie.