Job applications
Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:55 amhttp://www.snagajob.com/job-articles/up ... esume.aspx
2. Summarize your skills.
Another mistake we see on resumes and profiles is including a long list of short-term jobs, like this:
1993-1994: Sales Associate, Macy’s
1994-1995: Sales Associate, Kohl’s
1996-1998: Sales Associate, Michaels
Most employers just want to know that you have retail experience; they don’t care where you worked 15 years ago. Plus, you don’t want to look like a job hopper. So here’s a shortcut: in your profile or resume, add only your five most recent jobs or jobs you’ve worked in the last 10 years (whichever number is smaller). Then use the “Tell us about yourself” section (or cover letter) to summarize the others, like this:
“I have five years of experience in retail working for companies like Macy’s, Kohl’s and Michaels.”
2. Summarize your skills.
Another mistake we see on resumes and profiles is including a long list of short-term jobs, like this:
1993-1994: Sales Associate, Macy’s
1994-1995: Sales Associate, Kohl’s
1996-1998: Sales Associate, Michaels
Most employers just want to know that you have retail experience; they don’t care where you worked 15 years ago. Plus, you don’t want to look like a job hopper. So here’s a shortcut: in your profile or resume, add only your five most recent jobs or jobs you’ve worked in the last 10 years (whichever number is smaller). Then use the “Tell us about yourself” section (or cover letter) to summarize the others, like this:
“I have five years of experience in retail working for companies like Macy’s, Kohl’s and Michaels.”