Okay, here's the situation...

[nyxalinth]

I worked in a very small (five people max) for my city's ballet corps. The season ended in January, and wouldn't pick up again until September/October. This is normal. I've been in New Zealand on an extended visit, and had been told by my supervisor to check in right before I come back and let them know I was returning to work

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[shanrina]

If a job posting indicates that they want someone to start immediately/next week/something like that, then you're probably better off not applying to it at this point. But if a job posting lists a deadline to apply that's after you'll be back home or if the posting says the position will start in, say, November, then I'd say you're probably okay applying now and explaining that you're out of town.

[jessiegirl_ca]

Tell them the truth... You job was seasonal and while you were out of work you traveled. Pre-scheduled things do not count, as long as you have a good explanation I don't see not working since January as that big of a deal. If you were going to school or volunteering while you were out there I would mention that, heck even if you were traveling taking pictures I'd say that. There are plenty of people who take sabbaticals.

I would not mention it unless they ask though -- like the field where they ask you explain any gaps in work history.

[chaoticdreamz]

Oh shit, I'm in Denver. Try Snelling Staffing Serivces if you can't find anything. I've been with them on a temp to perm assignment since May and haven't had any problems. Not sure if they are hiring for anything at the moment but its a shot.