Been at Job for 10 years, What do I do with Resume?
February 24, 2015 8:36 PM Subscribe
I have been with the same company/educational institution for 10 years. What should I do with my resume? Is it necessary to put jobs that I had over 10 years ago relevant?
I have placed accomplishment statements under the current job. I have also included the job i had previous to that. I kept some community service work on their that I feel is relevant because it shows skills that I am capable of. What do I do? I have thought a lot about it. This is the best solution I have come to. Anyone care to weigh in?
A few additional details...
I am an archivist, which is a librarian of rare documents, or a records manager for old documents. I am also a librarian. I would like to step outside of higher education, but am willing to stay in higher ed. too. I'm not sure what the right move is right now. I am just trying to get the resume up to snuff first. Should I have a separate resume for corporate jobs, and other positions outside the realm of higher education? I think the answer is "yes."
I enjoy writing and blog for a New England-based sports blog. I love to write and would like to do so for a living. It is a bit of pipe dream at this point because I will never make much money at it.
Thanks for reading. I look forward to your suggestions.
I have placed accomplishment statements under the current job. I have also included the job i had previous to that. I kept some community service work on their that I feel is relevant because it shows skills that I am capable of. What do I do? I have thought a lot about it. This is the best solution I have come to. Anyone care to weigh in?
A few additional details...
I am an archivist, which is a librarian of rare documents, or a records manager for old documents. I am also a librarian. I would like to step outside of higher education, but am willing to stay in higher ed. too. I'm not sure what the right move is right now. I am just trying to get the resume up to snuff first. Should I have a separate resume for corporate jobs, and other positions outside the realm of higher education? I think the answer is "yes."
I enjoy writing and blog for a New England-based sports blog. I love to write and would like to do so for a living. It is a bit of pipe dream at this point because I will never make much money at it.
Thanks for reading. I look forward to your suggestions.
Yes you definitely should have separate resumes if you're applying to drastically different jobs.
You could put the sports writing in an "other experience" section.
I don't know what the standard is for exactly how far back you need to go, but include some relevant past jobs especially if they are in the same area. You don't need to go into as much detail.
As to Chausette's comment, I would be careful using anything other than a chronological resume. Many hiring managers find hybrid or functional resumes confusing to read, and they often look like you're hiding something.
posted by radioamy at 9:30 PM on February 24, 2015 [4 favorites]
You could put the sports writing in an "other experience" section.
I don't know what the standard is for exactly how far back you need to go, but include some relevant past jobs especially if they are in the same area. You don't need to go into as much detail.
As to Chausette's comment, I would be careful using anything other than a chronological resume. Many hiring managers find hybrid or functional resumes confusing to read, and they often look like you're hiding something.
posted by radioamy at 9:30 PM on February 24, 2015 [4 favorites]
+1 with radioamy. Don't go away from chronological resumes but have different ones that highlight different things. What would differ would be the "summary" section and the skills that you would highlight. When you talk about each job, choose different things to highlight during your tenure that fits more with the job you are seeking.
posted by pando11 at 9:34 PM on February 24, 2015
posted by pando11 at 9:34 PM on February 24, 2015
I have many different CVs, tailored to different jobs.
I do a very straight-forward chronological resume. I think they're the best, and they match the scanning most employers are using on their employment websites.
Put all the jobs that pertain to your experience. Don't put anything on the resume that doesn't demonstrate skills required by the job you're applying for.
Have someone you trust review your resume and tell them you want BRUTAL feedback. I have a lot of free time, I'll be happy to do it.
Good luck to you!
posted by Ruthless Bunny at 5:35 AM on February 25, 2015 [1 favorite]
I do a very straight-forward chronological resume. I think they're the best, and they match the scanning most employers are using on their employment websites.
Put all the jobs that pertain to your experience. Don't put anything on the resume that doesn't demonstrate skills required by the job you're applying for.
Have someone you trust review your resume and tell them you want BRUTAL feedback. I have a lot of free time, I'll be happy to do it.
Good luck to you!
posted by Ruthless Bunny at 5:35 AM on February 25, 2015 [1 favorite]
What Ruthless Bunny says. You now have to have a specific tailored resume for every job. First, write a master resume that lists everything you've ever done, in order from most recent to least recent. Then every time you apply for a job, you do a new revised resume, only mentioning things that are related to the job you are applying for. I mention my previous career if I am specifically citing writing/ research skills and a job I am looking at wants that, but if I'm applying for something that doesn't care about that, then I leave it off entirely. I mention my volunteer job if they're looking for public service/teaching skills, but if they don't care, then I don't mention it. In your case, only mention the blog if you are applying for something that has writing skills, AND if you're okay with jobs reading it. (Which these days may not always be the best idea. I don't mention anything I've ever done online myself.)
I speak as someone who went to the career counselor a lot about this stuff. I also recommend reading askamanager.org.
posted by jenfullmoon at 6:52 AM on February 25, 2015 [3 favorites]
I speak as someone who went to the career counselor a lot about this stuff. I also recommend reading askamanager.org.
posted by jenfullmoon at 6:52 AM on February 25, 2015 [3 favorites]
If you don't type "resumé" correctly in your cover letter, people are less likely to hire you (for the kind of job you want).
posted by w0mbat at 11:56 AM on February 25, 2015
posted by w0mbat at 11:56 AM on February 25, 2015
Response by poster: Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I just wanted to make sure I was headed in the right direction in having more than one résumé that I am submitting. I definitely want to look into Ask A Manager.
And wombat, I know how to spell résumé...I was just being lazy...You, however, should check a dictionary. At least be right when correcting someone.
posted by Jewel98 at 6:14 PM on February 25, 2015 [1 favorite]
And wombat, I know how to spell résumé...I was just being lazy...You, however, should check a dictionary. At least be right when correcting someone.
posted by Jewel98 at 6:14 PM on February 25, 2015 [1 favorite]
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posted by Chaussette and the Pussy Cats at 9:24 PM on February 24, 2015