wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I may be in the market for a new job and I had a question. When asked about employment history how far back should one go? Clear back to my high school days 13 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Well, if you use a resume I usually just use as many as can fill up a page along with the other things you put on the resume. Other than that, if it is just a application they give you to fill out, it usually only has so many spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Yes but they tell you to add pages if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Got ya. Well, I don't have much experience as I am only 19 but I would assume 3-4 would be enough unless it directly related to the job you were applying for, such as 10 jobs with experience in that same field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 It seems to vary from place to place, when I applied to Honda they wanted to know my "entire" work history and if I ever ran any lemonade stands as a kid too. Where I work now they could pretty much care less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 List the jobs that are relevant to the position you are applying for, or jobs where you held a leadership position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 List the jobs that are relevant to the position you are applying for, or jobs where you held a leadership position. Not exactly. I interview people all the time. I hire sales and marketing so I like to see a verity if they don't have specific experience. The more you show me, the more diverse I'll know you are. If you were going in for a tech job in a shop, I could see where they might only want to see include previous experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Just put down the ones you did well at. bullet proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Not exactly. I interview people all the time. I hire sales and marketing so I like to see a verity if they don't have specific experience. The more you show me, the more diverse I'll know you are. If you were going in for a tech job in a shop, I could see where they might only want to see include previous experience. Job stablity is a factor in many circumstances. I don't want to see someone who has jumped ship a dozen times. Too many of today's youth treat jobs as "disposable" an can leave you in a lurch at a moments notice. I would only include relevant positions and emphasize achievements/promotions/etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I should have been more specific. When interviewing for a programming position, I went ahead and included my job at dad's shop. Even though some people looked at my job as just a pump jockey, cashier, and grease monkey, I was able to point out the facts that I worked with the public everyday, was trusted with bank deposits, had to meet deadlines, kept employed for 8 years at one job, advanced while I was there, as well as supervised others. I did not include delivering pizzas when I was 17 or mowing the public library's lawn when I was 15. You should include the jobs as long as you can show you gained useful tools and/or knowledge while you were employed there. If you worked at Walmart or flipped burgers for 2 weeks, I feel you are better off leaving them off your resume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I'm not talking jumping ship. I think if you've had 3-5 jobs in 10 years, I want to see what you've done. If you can't stay at the same place a year, why am I going to waste my time and train you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 It is really a balance if you have had 26 jobs in the last 13 years, you probably don't want to list all of them, just the relevant ones. However, this is going to allude to someone that is unstable and so you had better have good reasons for leaving. If you have had 4 jobs in the last 13 years but the oldest job is McDonalds I wouldn't worry about listing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I'd definitely have a resume in hand to give them. For bonus points, write it out using a crayon. Also, during the interview, refer to yourself in the third person (e.g., "Jason would be a great asset to this company, and Jason is confident that Jason will contribute to the growth of the organization for many years to come"). This has worked well for me in the past; I'm sure it will help you too. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I'd definitely have a resume in hand to give them. For bonus points, write it out using a crayon. Also, during the interview, refer to yourself in the third person (e.g., "Jason would be a great asset to this company, and Jason is confident that Jason will contribute to the growth of the organization for many years to come"). This has worked well for me in the past; I'm sure it will help you too. Good luck! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Shawn thinks the Dr.is funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Referring to yourself in third person could be fun. It would be like having yourself as an agent representing you for the interview. Likeliness of employment would be low. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acec Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Job stablity is a factor in many circumstances. I don't want to see someone who has jumped ship a dozen times. Too many of today's youth treat jobs as "disposable" an can leave you in a lurch at a moments notice. I would only include relevant positions and emphasize achievements/promotions/etc. How would you cover up the time in-between jobs ? Unless the jobs only lasted a week or two that you don't want to include. That would be a sign for me not to hire. I could just see the interview : " So i see you worked @ McDonalds From June of 2000 to July of 2002 , then you went to Walmart in June of 2004 ? " , " What was it you done from July of 2002 to June of 2004 ? " "Why didn't you include that job on here ? " I would just be honest, especially if it is a good paying job and you know you are qualified to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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