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29/No work experience - Need resume advice (functional resume)?

I have been a homemaker (not a SAHM, as I don't have any children) for going on 10 years... I am 29 years old, and sadly, I have VERY little actual work experience. I have held a couple short term jobs over the past few years, the longest was a 2.5 month temporary job. The primary reason I have not held a longterm job was due to not having a vehicle. We only had one vehicle (until recently), and our work schedules conflicted. Over the years, I have done some babysitting and house cleaning, as well as spent a lot of time helping care for my eldely mother and some work in animal rescue. But, no "real" work experience to list! I'm NOW ready to work; I am now back in college, have a second vehicle finally, and am ready to get out there, and get a job, regain my independance, and have a life! But, I am having a -very- hard time getting a job. I would like to find a job in a call center or an office environment, but am open to about anything. I have applications out everywhere. Should I somehow list the babysitting and housecleaning on the application, or just say "N/A" for the work history? I assume I need to do a "functional resume", right? Does anyone have an idea for a resume template? Should I list childcare and housecleaning jobs? Is there a good website to view sample functional resumes? Has anyone had a similar experience, getting a "late start" in life? All advice is appreciated!

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