Two page resume is a good idea how far you have to go for employment history I started in 1997 in Las Vegas?

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Two page resume is a good idea how far you have to go for employment history I started in 1997 in Las Vegas?

Answer 1

Generally speaking, resumes should be one-page only.  That's just a general rule of thumb.

If you are applying for a specific job, be sure to highlight more your previous job experience that qualifies you for the job in which you are applying and spend less time on the in-between jobs that you've had just as filler.

For instance, for the last job in which I applied (Project Coordinator) - I used my previous job experience from my last employer (spanning 2002-present) and the two jobs I had in college.  My previous experience included HR Administrator, Recruiter Assistant, and Administrative Assistant (at my last place of employment - 2002-2006) and then I was a Student Assistant and an Administrative Assistant (two part time jobs I held simutaneously in college).  

While I was in highschool and the first part of my college experience - I had three jobs - 2 restaurant and 1 retail that I did not include, because they weren't relevant to the job I was applying to.  

Be sure to include a great cover letter with your resume highlighting your strengths and how they apply to the job you are applying for!

Good luck!

Answer 2

10 years is the maximum. They vary in range from 5 to 10 so you are safe. Make sure you account for any gaps in time.