How many jobs?

Listing too many jobs on your resume can be overwhelming, but too few could cost you an interview.

So how do you decide?

The answer isn't one-size-fits-all. But there is a game-changer: start with a base resume. Store all your experience in one place. Then, for every application, choose only what fits.

Here's the key: your resume shouldn't really go back more than 10 to 15 years. Within that timeframe:

• 15+ years of experience: 4+ jobs
• Less than 15 years of experience: 2-4 jobs
• Little or no experience: As many relevant experiences as you have

Remember: relevance > recency. That's where having your entire career history in Teal comes in handy; you can easily pull in that perfect experience when it matters most—without starting from scratch every time you apply.

Optimize your career history

Struggling to decide which jobs to include on your resume?

Learn how a base resume helps you showcase the right experience for every application.

TL; DW? No problem. Here's a quick overview:

1. Create your base resume with all career experiences. Then, customize it for each position—adjusting to match job requirements.
2. Use Job Matching to identify gaps between your resume and the JD. This helps you highlight your most relevant skills.
3. Keep track of your applications, interviews, and how you've tailored your resume for each. Staying organized helps you make the most of every opportunity.

Showcase what matters with Teal

Not a Teal member? You can sign up for free. Teal equips you with the tools to include the best number of jobs for every application.

With Teal, you can quickly...

• Create a base resume with all of your skills and experience
• Pull the most relevant details for every job without starting from scratch
• Check your details with Job Matching to get it right for every application

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The right jobs, every time

The number of jobs on your resume depends on their relevance to each application.?

With Teal+, get Job Matching to find gaps between the jobs on your resume and unique JD requirements.

Click "Job Matching" in any Teal resume. Then, compare your content to a job posting, identify missing details, and use the suggestions for better alignment—without the guesswork.?

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Today's Teal Tip

The strength of the jobs you list on your resume goes beyond language and skills.?

Click the Analysis tab at the top of any Teal resume, then see a comprehensive performance breakdown.?

Get insights on structure, completeness, measurable results, and more with actionable, tailored recommendations to improve each section.

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