Executive Resume Writing Service

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Programs
    • Kickstart
    • SOAR
    • Presidential Suite
  • Services
    • Executive Resume Writing Services
    • Coaching Services
      • Career Coaching
      • Career Transition Coaching
      • Personal Branding
      • Executive Coaching
      • Social Media Coaching
      • Job Search Coaching
    • Career Tune Up
    • Outplacement
    • Board Resume
    • LinkedIn Profile Writing
  • Workshops/Speaking
    • Market Your Brilliance
    • Create A Winning Resume Workshop
    • Job Search In A Digital Age Workshop
    • Your Interview In A Digital Age Workshop
  • Contact Elite Resumes

Do You Put Dates On Your Resume CV Writing Tips!

April 27, 2021 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

The question today is do you put dates on a resume?

There are many different opinions on this, but let me give you my professional opinion right now, after working with people, writing their resumes for 26 years, it varies. There’s nothing written in stone. We are in the COVID recession, where there is plenty of available talent. In fact, there’s so much competition out there. It is a really competitive environment, whereas only seven or eight months ago, there was a talent shortage.

Remember a resume, they’re looking for red flags when they look down their resume from top to bottom, a red flag can be depending on the interpretation of how they view your age, they can say, Oh, this person is too old. I know it’s a load of baloney because you if you are over 50, can bring wealth, a wealth of talent that somebody age 25 or 30 cannot bring to the table. But unfortunately, we do discriminate.

If you have dates on your resume, going all the way back, that can count you out. So before the recession, I was writing dates going all the way back, but now I’m very careful. I’ve adapted my resume, writing style and process to cater to my clients, but also to cater to the economy because my number one goal, I am employed by my client to get them the maximum impact.

I’m employed by them to get them lots of interviews, because bear in mind a resume, doesn’t get you a job. It gets you in the door for an interview, whether it be by zoom or other virtual communication tools or an in-person interview.

When I write resumes and I don’t call myself a resume writer anymore, I call myself a storyteller.

So I’m telling stories about my client’s accomplishments based on the star technique, stall situation, task action result. I start to taper off when I get to about 15, 18 or 20 years. Now, there are exceptions to the rule talking about accomplishments. If you made your employer a gazillion dollars or you save the world, then yeah, that’s a great story to tell. Doesn’t matter how long ago that was. You need to tell that story, but be careful start to tape her off after about 15 to 20 years and then dates start to drop off.

But one good thing. One interesting thing. This really intrigues me the mindset of youngsters today. They have been told or set in their mind that they’re getting too old. When they’re 30, you’re still a spring chicken. You still have a lot to offer. If you are anywhere below, say 45 or 47, 48, you have nothing to hide. Be proud of your age.

If you are in a career transition or you need any advice on career management, I am here to help you. I will be pleased to offer you a free, no-obligation, resume critique, and have a chat with you. My name is Martin Buckland and I manage and advance the careers of senior executives across the world.

Filed Under: Resume Writing

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Look After Number One, You!

Tips and Tricks to Recession-Proof your Career!

Learn More

Blog Categories

  • Career Coaching
  • Career Management
  • Career Tips
  • Cover Letters
  • Current Affairs
  • EMBA
  • Employment Statistics
  • ExecuNet
  • Executive Career Management
  • Executive Coaching
  • General
  • Guest Post
  • Job Interview
  • Job Search
  • Motivational
  • Networking
  • Personal Branding
  • Recruiters
  • Resume Writing
  • Social Media
  • Uncategorized
  • Video

Recent Posts

What use is LinkedIn to my Career Management?

You are Measured on Your Performance

Don’t be Ordinary – Be Extraordinary

Book Martin to SPEAK for your corporation or association

Free Resume Critique

Email Your Resume Now for a FREE Critique from a Certified Professional Resume Writer

Yours Free Free Resume Critique

Resume Keywords

Resume Keywords eBook ImageWithout keywords you will fail to pass the Applicant Tracking Software and reduce your chances for an interview.

Yours Free Free Resume Keywords eBook

 

Resume Action Verbs

Resume Action Verbs eBookDO YOU KNOW YOUR RESUME ACTION VERBS?

2017 FREE Action verbs create an enticing resume!

Yours Free Free Resume Action Verbs eBook

Job Search: Analog

Job Search: Analog ebook imageIS YOUR JOB SEARCH GENERATING ANALOG RESULTS IN A DIGITAL WORLD?

Yours Free Job Search: Analog Free eBook

Resume 101

eBook - Resume 101How to take your resume from basic to brilliant

Yours Free Free eBook - Resume 101

Top 25 Mistakes

eBook - Top 25 Executive Mistakes imageSOMETHING EVERY EXECUTIVE NEEDS TO KNOW

Executives Avoid These Traps!

Yours Free Free eBook - Top 25 Executive Mistakes

Visit our blog

  • Executive Resume Writing Services
  • Coaching Services
  • Outplacement
  • Programs

Blog Categories

  • About Us
  • Speaking
  • Downsize with Dignity

Copyright © 2023 Resume Writing Services · All Rights Reserved · Privacy Policy