How do I write a stronger resume?

Question

I have had quite a few jobs in the last ten years. Some were more important than others. How do I include a job from eight years ago without making it seem as though I was out of work for years and without having to include every job I've had? Is it better to leave the less important jobs off the resume and only include the ones where I had more responsibilities?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

say that you had a job as a stripper. theyll rush to hire you.  

Answer 3

First... never lie on your resume.

Second, leave off any jobs that are inconsequential.

It's Okay to have gaps in your employment history.  Not many employers will ask you to account for every year of your adult life.  When I applied for a government job once, they did want me to account for every month.  I simply put student or home-maker (yes either gender can be a home-maker).

My current resume' is accurate, but does not include dealing black jack, driving a limo, or working at Pay-less Shoes while I was in college.

Lastly, some jobs may not help in terms of actual job duties, but if they show you as a reliable employee who is on-time to work and loyal to the employer, by all means put them on that resume'.

Answer 4

It's better to include them, as leaving them out will make employers think that you were out of work.  Gaps are more negative than "less responsible" jobs.  If they were continuous, you could just list them under one major bullet point.

In very general terms, stress how you were useful to the organization as opposed to what you performed at the job.  Also, make sure you have a good argument on why you left each of those jobs.  Another point (during the interviews) is to be prepared to list a few of your "negative" points, without making them sound really negative./

Answer 5

Keep the important ones.

Answer 6

Employers like to see a consistent worker. I would include the jobs that show you were working consistently. I would give the more important ones a blurb or description of responsibilities (no more than one sentence). Use power words, keep it short and simple and don't try to pad. Best of luck.

Answer 7

LIE

Answer 8

You have to understand, when I am hiring, I am looking through a stack of literally hundreds of resumes. You can address employment gaps in an interview if necessary, your purpose in writing your resume should be to get my attention, to get me to pull you out of my pile.



Your resume should be short, because I don't have time to read five pages. The most relevant experience should be listed first--forget chronological order. Under your experience, the most impressive/relevant part of that experience should be listed first. If you managed 30 people, if you won any employee awards, if you can give any kind of numbers (i.e. increased profits by 10%, reduced costs by 7%). Unless you invented your own lawnmower, I don't care that you mowed lawns for your neighbors.

If you are worried that your resume looks "light" make two work sections. List the relevant jobs under "Work Experience" with descriptions, and then create an "Other Employment" that simply lists the name of the company, with no description.

Look closely at the wording of the job advertisement. Think about how you match the description, and how you can show that on your resume.

Good luck!

Answer 9

This is a common issue with resumes and one that is generally solved easily. Employment gaps are worse than short-term jobs, and you can omit some of your very first jobs, but none in the middle. I'd be glad to help you; if you are interested in my services please visit my website.