Resume question

[seemunkee]

Is there any general rule as to how far back in your job history you go. I have jobs listed back to 1995, They are all IT related and I stayed at one job for 10 years so it's not a lot of different jobs.

[Symarip]

1. From what I understand, no

If it's relevant within the scope of your job goals, then it's applicable. I have bullet items going back to 1997 because it's relevant to my defense contracting.

[HopeHoops]

2. I list them all (going back to 81) as long as they were professional positions.

I don't list my high school grunt jobs or my summer jobs in college (working at an RV sales/service place), just the technical positions.

The first page should focus on your general credentials and the most recent two jobs in detail. Try to squeeze all of the others onto the second page, reducing details the further back in time you go. It becomes less important what you did or what skills you had (anyone still use WordStar?) but it is important to show the entire job history.

[no name no slogan]

3. Yes, lie your ass off

If the job is relevant to the position, then list it. It doesn't matter how old it is.

[seemunkee]

4. Thanks all

I'll keep it in. I don't list my previous carreer as a cabinetmaker but this helps to show a progression of skills in IT.