How Far Back Should A CV Go?
You’ll find multiple answers to this question, and if I’m being honest: there is no specific rule. For someone with limited experience, including your full career history isn’t an issue. However, for older job seekers, knowing what to do can cause a real headache.
All CVs are prepared in reverse-chronological order (most recent first). This makes sense as usually, your most recent experience will be the most relevant. But what happens if this doesn’t apply to you? What happens if earlier experience is more salient?
One of the most common pieces of advice you’ll find online is to go back 10 years in your CV. I don’t necessarily agree with this. While you definitely don’t need to include everything; it all depends on your career, length of experience and target roles. If your early career is relevant, and if you have some impressive achievements, you could be missing opportunities.
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5 年I agree with including 8-10 years of career history in depth and inserting the rest of the roles into an early career section. If you have an older project / role that is pertinent to the role you are applying for add a career highlight to page 1 ensure the hiring manager picks up on your relevant experience... but for most of us, what we were doing 10 years ago was probably a lower grade position and not as relevant as what we are doing now.
Head of Supply Chain at 2 Sisters Food Group, Thetford.
6 年I have included every job on my LinkedIn from age 12.....every job has helped shape me into the professional person I am today.... I am proud of where I have come from and how hard I have worked to get to my current position..... It tells a story of who I am.. (WORK WISE)...….