how many years of employment history should you include on a resume?

Answer 1

10 years

Answer 2

5 years

Answer 3

Do you have large, unexplainable gaps in between employment periods? If so, you'll just want to include the most recent employers- elsewise you might have the person hiring wondering why those gaps are there.
If you've been fairly back to back with jobs, put at least 5-10yrs worth in. Again, if it looks like you change jobs more frequently than the State reps in the House (2yrs, btw) :) then you might want to shorten your time span (keep it under 8 yrs) or it might look like you either aren't very loyal, or have a hard time holding on to a job.
Best of luck on the hunt, it's tough out there!

Answer 4

You should organize your resume strategically. Here are a few pointers:

-If you don't have a lot of experience in the field(s) that you are going into, then you may want to list your education (preferably college) first, along with your GPA (hopefully...good).

-Next, list any skills that you have pertaining to the desired position (computer skills, verbal and written communication, analytical skills, etc.).

-You may want to list your experience last, that is, if you don't have very much. Otherwise, list it first. For example, if you have less than a year of experience, make it last on your resume.

-Last, but not least, mention some extracurricular activities (if applicable). Activities involving leadership is a PLUS!!

The key thing to remember is that you want to emphasize your greatest strengths on your resume. It doesn't have to be in the order that I mentioned above, that was just an example. But remember..........EMPHASIZE YOUR STRENGTHS!!!

Answer 5

Do not go back for more than ten years unless you were on a job for more than ten years.