How would a long time ex-pat best market themselves after being abroad a long time?

Hey Fluther! I’m back after a long absence. I’m wondering if anyone in the collective has an idea how one markets their skills to get out of the education industry.

I’ve lived in China for 8 years in the private/public English education industry. After 8 years abroad I’m found the desire to be a teacher in America to not be what I’m interested in-rather I find myself shifting towards youth recreation/entertainment/education.

I feel I’ve been quite successful while I’ve been here e.g. I’ve tripled my salary, have had a good deal of respect for being a quality employee everywhere I’ve worked, and learned the language to a decent yet probably not professional level; but I’ve always found the American job market daunting.

I’m married with a kid on the way and I’m looking to find some success back home starting in the fall. I need to start doing the things required to get the career rolling in the right direction.

I’m not asking for you to solve my life-rather I am looking for ideas of what one in my situation could do to get themselves up to speed in the American job market. Any ideas?