yes you do
yes it does matter what address you put on a job application, the address you put on a job application is supposed to be where you reside, no where else.
go to the job and ask for an application
Do you mean "what" should you put on app? You put Laid off. You put "seasonal layoff" or "slow business." If you mean "why" - because they need to know what experience you have.
I suppose you can, but you will not get the job.
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Be good
I would mainly put it if it is somehow relevant for the job you are applying to. Or you could put it in a section about your interests.
Yes.
No you dont
I wouldn't put the reason on the job application. You can save this for the interview and only if asked for the reason why.
Put not negotiable.
You need to put on the application that you left job to be at home with your children. No employer would down upon this.