[smushparker]

I would suggest doing exactly what you’re doing here but reaching out to hiring managers to talk to them about what it would take for them to consider you.

If you reach out asking for help on getting back into the market and start some conversations about your real world experience and what you already do know it may help getting your foot in the door.

Go ask via LinkedIn for 15 minute chats with some leaders, come prepared with poignant questions and suggest keeping in touch. Referrals go a long way here and building up some relationships will help.