How many years of work should you put on your resume?

[Anonymous]

I'm looking for a new job. I've been with my current one for 3 years and I want to move on.

I've been working since 2003.

Should I put the last 5 or 10 years of work?

Thank you

[WindAtMyBack]

If it's relevant, include everything back to 2003. Relevant doesn't have to mean directly related to what you are applying for. If it's anything working in the same environment, peripheral areas, or working with people that you may come into contact with in your new position, then include it. The less relevant it is, the more brief it should be, but still include it.

There is no one-size-fits-all. Every hiring manager has their likes and dislikes. Since you don't know what they are looking for (and they may not know themselves), try to include a wide variety of experience. You never know what might cause them to take notice.

You have been working for over 20 years, and apparently worked at multiple jobs. Don't hesitate to make your resume a little longer. You can't sum up over 20 years of experience in a page. If you think it's relevant, go for 2-3 pages - just don't use filler.

[In_Trance]

5 years is all you need. Nobody cares what you did 10 years ago whether it's relevant or not.
You use a summary on top of the first page to say how many years relevant experience you have.
One page resume; don't listen to these clowns that are saying two and three pages... If you can't sum it up in one page, you'll be passed for sure

[jennifer_bloom]

I think it depends. If you are an academic, I recommend putting your entire academic history on your resume, unless you have too many to count, or you don't want to seem over qualified for a gateway job where management might feel threatened by your intelligence. If you have a lot of work experience, that does not change too much, putting recent history might be better then going into detail over ten years. If you have little work experience, or your work experience is diverse, but not too diverse, and it honourably represents your skill set, then putting a longer resume might be good that spans the full ten years or more you've been in the labour market.

[Nikki1989]

Generally, it's recommended to include the last 10–15 years of work experience on your resume. Of course, it depends on your age.

[AI Opinion]

When updating your resume, consider including the most recent 10-15 years of relevant work experience. This timeline provides a comprehensive view of your career while highlighting the experiences that are most pertinent to the position you're applying for. Focus on roles that align with the job you are seeking, emphasizing achievements and skills gained in each position. Tailoring your resume to emphasize relevant experiences can make a strong impression on potential employers.

[Cormac995]

In this economy? Give it everything you have. Anything you've done where you did good work or stood out get on there. Every little bit that makes you look better and well experienced will boost your chances of getting hired.

[exitseven]

It depends on what the other jobs are. They should have some relevance to your current position.

[Summeroflove]

However long you have worked from your first job to now

[jamesgoldman]

Everything is what I was told but I last did one in college and have remained self-employed since then

[ReesesThins2]

Give them a job they can't verify.