As we continue our series asking managers for their advice, we posit:
This is my second career. How important is it to include information about my previous career on my resume?
Here's what managers from all across the country have to say:
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It doesn't matter what you did in your past life as far as career goes but it does matter if you've ever had any staffing responsibilities; it does matter what your work ethic was; it does matter what organizational skills you have, etc. There is a lot of information managers can get from a previous career.
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I want to know who you are, so for me, include it all and I can always decipher the information I want. You should be proud of your accomplishments in anything you do or have done.
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I would list at least the last 3 previous employers to show the type of position you held and the length of employment to show a pattern of employment. This may be helpful to an employer to show your workplace life experiences.
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Very important. Highlight your strengths and accomplishments.
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I believe it's vital. As employers, we want to know as much about what makes you tick as possible. Your previous job experience and performance are key factors in the hiring decision. Usually people have had accomplishments in their previous careers and you should make sure the interviewer knows about them.