2007-01-02 08:19:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
From what I understand, you should only go back about five years. However, if you only have had one job in the last five years, then list at least three jobs that relate to the job you are going for.
2007-01-02 08:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by cey12000 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I disagree with 4 or 5 max. If you do a special 'significant experience' type of document you can leave things out, but if you are a professional, you should account for all time since starting work. You would be asked about gaps since it could mean there was a bad employer opinion or a firing hidden in the gap.
If you are worried about length you can do a mere address, then employment list with dates (or one line work summary) and honors on page one then a second page labled 'relevant experience'.
However, the more senior you are the more 2 pages is quite ok, as long as it isn't junk.
This varies from profession to profession, however, so you may want to specify what yours is.
2007-01-02 09:22:39 · answer #2 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I was always taught to put your employment history for the past 7 years. That way, they can see a trend in your history (whether you take the job, quit a week later, take 6 months off before working at another job for a month and then quitting) or whatnot.
2007-01-02 08:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by Kikyo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say your last 3 - 5 jobs ... its totally up to you but i dont like 2 page resumes so try to keep it short and sweet .
2007-01-02 08:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by NA2006 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your resume should be no more than two pages or it will not be read. Do not put insignificant short term jobs on your resume.
2007-01-02 08:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by cathy e 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
One page is about all HR people will look at .Two many jobs make you look like you wont stay anywhere very long so why should a company put money into training you .Besides I fail to see what this has to do with immigration.
2007-01-02 08:39:01 · answer #6 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's not how many jobs, it's typically the last ten years or so. If you are fresh out of school, focus on what you did in school and your skill set. If you have worked tons of jobs, it reflects poorly on your ability to maintain a steady job, so be prepared to explain more than a few jobs in ten years.
You typically go back as far as you entered into your current profession.
2007-01-02 08:23:35 · answer #7 · answered by Monc 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
four or five max. make sure your resume is on one paper, unless you are a professional then you can use the second page
2007-01-02 08:21:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think the last 3 are sufficient because you don't want to be too wordy. Leave some discussion for the interview.
2007-01-02 08:24:20 · answer #9 · answered by Rairia 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would have thought all of them, except perhaps short time employment where you might have left after a few weeks or months.
2007-01-02 08:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋