As an employer does 10 years of service with the same company look good on a resume?

Question

I've worked for the same company for 10 years and have reached the maximum level and wish to move on. Does 10 years of service look good on a resume?

Good responses, keep them coming. I have advanced and worked my way up through the years to the top position under the manager and there is no more room for advancement.

Answer 1

Yes, it shows stability and committment. People who jump from job to job every two years say one thing to me. They are never happy or don't get along well with other people. Not a good work ethic. But longevity is always a plus. Just make sure the reason for leaving isn't because you wanted a change. List something like no more room for advancement or something like that.

Answer 2

Yes and no. It depends on your level of achievment and accomplishments made with the company. For instance:

Resume 1: John Doe was a stock boy for 10 years at Giant Food Store

Resume 2: John Doe worked for 10 years at Giant Food Store. He started out as a stock boy, then got promoted to cashier, then customer relations desk, then shift manager, then customer relations manager, now for the last year he's been the Store's General Manager and is seeking a Marketing Manager position or General Manager position at another store.

Answer 3

It will only mean that you were a loyal employee as far as coming to work and being on time. What will look good is if during those 10 years did you evolve with the company, changed positions learned different departments in the company, and if you had any accomplishments.

Answer 4

Yes and no. It depends on how you sell yourself.

Good: You are stable, you don't jump around to other jobs. You prefer to work towards a goal, getting better at your job, and helping those around you.

Bad: You are inflexible and scared of taking chances. You prefer to stay where you are rather than learning something new and exciting.

I would suggest the "good" spin. :o)
You could ever mention the "maximum level" part but not in terms of money - more like, "I've learned all I can about how to do this [current] job, and I'm up for some new challenges."

Answer 5

10 years shows "commitment" "dedication" and "staying power."

You can break down each of the jobs you held under sub-headings when creating your resume

XYZ company 1996 to present

Plant Manger (2002 to present)

Quality Control (1999 to 2002)

Press Operator (1996 to 1999)

that way you can show potential employers each job you held within the organization and how you continually progressed into positions of more responsibility.

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Answer 6

Absolutely

Answer 7

Yes and no. Yes it shows you are dependable and shows your interest and commitment to the company. And no because it shows you know nothing else you may be stuck in ways and unwilling or hard to train. Go for it advance yourself

Answer 8

Absolutely, as long as your history is good. I would list strong personal references on your resume as well. I always look for happy people that show up on time and lead happy lives.

Answer 9

yes. In fact when I finally left my 8+ year job, the company I work for now said that's one of the reasons they hired me.

Answer 10

I would have to think yes, but selling yourself is still important, so be sure to include varied & easily-digestable 'bullet-point' style accomplishments on your resume. Good luck!