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Monster’s career experts often receive questions
\nabout how to handle job-hopping and long periods of unemployment on the resume.
\nBut occasionally we are asked how to handle long-term employment — jobs lasting
\n10 years or longer with one company. Increased job opportunities have
\ncontributed to a more mobile workforce, where employees often jump at better job
\noffers without feeling they owe their current employers anything. Gone are the
\ndays when employees stayed with one employer for an entire career. This leaves
\nlong-term wondering, “Am I a dinosaur?”<\/p>
The answer, of course, is no.
\nThe key is to present your long-term work history as a positive attribute, proof
\nyou’re in for the long haul. Recruiting a new employee is an expensive endeavor
\n— companies are always looking for ways to promote long-term tenure — so
\ndemonstrate you are a worthwhile investment. If you would like to use your solid
\nwork history as a selling point, here are seven ways to enhance your resume:<\/p>
1. Keep Learning.<\/span> 2. 3. 5. Use Your Employment History to Your Advantage.<\/span> 6. Highlight Experiences Related to Your Goal.<\/span> 7. Create a Career Summary Section.<\/span> Conducting a job search after Monster Resume ExpertMonster’s career experts often receive questions about how to handle job-hopping and long periods of unemployment on the resume. But occasionally we are asked how to handle long-term employment — jobs lasting 10 years or longer with one company. Increased job opportunities have contributed to a more mobile workforce, where employees often jump … Continue reading Is Loyalty a Hindrance?<\/span>
\nSome employers might
\nview your long-term employment as an indication that your skills have stagnated.
\nProve them wrong by constantly refreshing your skills through formal education
\nand self-study. Participate in professional development courses sponsored by
\nyour employer or paid out-of-pocket. Create a Professional Development section
\non your resume to list your ongoing education.<\/p>
\nRemove Outdated Skills and Credentials.<\/span>
\nObsolete skills are a sure
\nsign of a dinosaur, so omit them. If you aren’t sure, ask a trusted colleague or
\npotential hiring manager whether or not a particular skill is in vogue. You can
\nalso glean this information by scouring job ads — if the skill isn’t included
\nin job postings, it should probably be omitted.<\/p>
\nList Different Positions Separately.<\/span>
\nPromotions illustrate that your
\ncompany realized your worth and offered you more responsibility. Even lateral
\nmoves indicate your employer recognized your diverse talents. Instead of
\ngrouping all of your positions under one heading, give your positions individual
\ndescriptions along with distinct time periods. Reinforce your internal mobility
\nwith terms such as “promoted to” or “selected by CEO to assist with a new
\ndepartment start-up.” If you’ve been in the same position for your entire
\ntenure, show how you’ve grown in this position and made a difference to the
\norganization. To jog your memory, think about how your current job duties differ
\nfrom when you first started.
\n
\n4. Display
\nAccomplishments.<\/span>
\nYour employment description should go beyond merely
\nlisting job duties. To get noticed in this competitive job market, your resume
\nshould feature a track record of accomplishments. If you feel stifled in your
\ncurrent position, volunteer for a project that’s outside your core competency to
\nexperience new challenges and develop new skills.<\/p>
\nUse
\nlongevity, dedication, commitment, loyalty, and perseverance as selling points,
\nboth on your resume and in interviews. You also have the advantage of having
\nseen your accomplishments through from beginning to end.<\/p>
\nIf
\nyou’ve been with a company for many years, chances are that you boast a long
\nlist of achievements. However, your résumé should only present the experience,
\nskills and training that relate to your current goal. Since a resume is a
\nmarketing piece rather than a career history, don’t feel that your resume must
\ncover every detail of your career. Edit down your experience so that you are
\narmed with a powerful resume that is tailored to your current job target.<\/p>
\nA
\nwell-written summary at the beginning of your resume will present your career in
\na positive light. The summary provides an initial hard sell, demonstrating you
\nare highly qualified for your stated goal.<\/p>
\na long period with one company can seem daunting, but realize that your
\nexperience provides you with skills that will be of value to your next employer<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"