Resume question?

Question

So okey, i have a question i hope i can get some oppinions on.
I've been a resident of the states for about 2 years now and have been working off and on. However, i feel it's time to update my resume, and was just wanting some thoughts on whether you guys think i should put down my work history from when i lived back home in Europe, or not.

I have people telling me different all the time. Some say, the more i have on there, the better, while others say i should just stick to the jobs i've had here in the states, since it's the only relevant ones!

What do you guys think?

Answer 1

When i took a resume class the rule of thumb was to put your last 10 years of work history on your resume. The only time to go back farther than that is if you are applying for a very specialized job and have experience from farther back then 10 years - then you would add that. So in your case i would say yes add your experience from your time in Europe as well.
Good luck on the job hunt.

Answer 2

Good question.

Many large companies are international. It wouldn't hurt to list international work history.

Note: Make a first draft of your resume, show some friends, and go from there.

Answer 3

Include your international work history - international experience has value in the U.S., because so many companies have operations abroad. If you are bi- or multi-lingual, that has value as well.

People who tell you that the only relevant experience is U.S. experience are too provincially-minded to give employment advice in a global labor market.

Good luck.

Answer 4

It depends somewhat on your background, experience and interest going forward. Is there a reason why you wouldn't you mention it on your CV? if u want to work internationally it helps to mention u understand other cultures

Answer 5

what country in europe? if it is some developing country then NO. but if not, then YES cause that can only look good on a resume. that looks like good llife experience.