--sure up your resume ...meaning...make sure your resume includes key terms that the position your applying for are present

--recruiters/headhunters.....might be a necessary evil in your case....find out different (high-er level) staffing agencies to see if they can help find u something...might be easier explaining to them your history and why u been out for so long and they might be able to place you

--go hard in the paint...literally....apply all over the place and often