Avoid Information Overload on Your Resume

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Be careful not to overload your resume with too much information. When identifying employers, list your position/title, company name, city, state, and dates of employment. You do not need street addresses, phone numbers, or names of supervisors. The rule of thumb for someone with considerable experience is to list about 15 years worth of jobs. Age discrimination, unfortunately, is a reality, and even more likely, employers may think you’re too expensive if you list too much experience on your resume. You can get more information about resumes, including some sample Web resumes, by visiting Quintessential Careers: Resume Resources.

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