Updating my resume

[TexasTowelie]

1. For the three years that you worked pro bono

I would consider listing that as either pro bono or consultant.

For the time that you spent taking care of your father I would indicate "health care provider" and "family estate disposition". Both of those involve some aspects of knowing about the legal intricacies, particularly with Social Security, real estate and title insurance. I would not be concerned about listing any salary on a resume. Most employers do understand that life events may cause a disruption in continuity of employment.

BTW, my condolences for your loss. I'm in similar circumstances losing my job around the same time you did and then dealing with the death of my father and being the primary contact point when his house was sold. Unfortunately, I never recovered from the job loss since I worked in IT and the unemployment rate is still high in that field plus I fell a generation behind and the newest software products.

Good luck finding a good job and keep your salary expectations realistic. You might have to take a pay cut from what you previously earned.