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[Pumpnick]

So, If i have been employed by the same place since 1998, does it look good or bad? My resume is kinda empty but I have had no reason to leave.

 

[NutterButter]

You've come this far. Just finish it out there.

 

[Pumpnick]

i'm tired of it

 

[Gator Shawn]

Been with same place since 2001. In the same boat. Starting to look elsewhere. Resume writing sucks.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

No recruiting insight but I guess I wouldn't see it as a negative. I'd expect to have quite a few skills and accomplishments though

Also have you been in the same role or progressed into other roles?

I guess being in same role with no growth for 20 years could be a small flag...depends on the job and industry though

Get it out there and get on linked in...if you have marketable skills people will seek you out

 

[Pumpnick]

No recruiting insight but I guess I wouldn't see it as a negative. I'd expect to have quite a few skills and accomplishments though

Also have you been in the same role or progressed into other roles?

I guess being in same role with no growth for 20 years could be a small flag...depends on the job and industry though

Get it out there and get on linked in...if you have marketable skills people will seek you out

i'm on linked on. It would be a totally different field which i wanted to get into.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Been with same place since 2001. In the same boat. Starting to look elsewhere. Resume writing sucks.

I always make sure to get a copy of the job description when I start somewhere new and pull some key points from there and then tailor it to my skills

 

[sports_fan]

Have you made progress since you started? Changed positions/job title?

 

[NutterButter]

i'm tired of it

So you do have a reason to leave

 

[Eminence]

You guys ever try, lying...?

 

[Eminence]

I mean, I don't think it's going to be very suspicious if you fluffed up your past. Who is going to check references from 10+ years ago?

 

[Pumpnick]

I mean, I don't think it's going to be very suspicious if you fluffed up your past. Who is going to check references from 10+ years ago?

I have one reference, thats the point of this

 

[cstu]

I mean, I don't think it's going to be very suspicious if you fluffed up your past. Who is going to check references from 10+ years ago?

I have one reference, thats the point of this

Another reason to change jobs frequently - easier to lie on your resume.

 

[Eminence]

I mean, I don't think it's going to be very suspicious if you fluffed up your past. Who is going to check references from 10+ years ago?

I have one reference, thats the point of this

I've frequently made up fake back stories and have had my friends pretend to be someone else. I'm sure it's much different from me being 24 and having friends open to shenanigans vs being your age.

Use a little critical thinking. Slap a cousin in there as a former boss.

 

[Eminence]

I know it sounds shady but would you rather lose out to somebody else with more robust resume? Dog eat dog world out there.

 

[xulf]

I'm 35 and have been with my company for 10+ years. Everyday I think about leaving but I am comfortable, make good money and have a 3 mile commute. I also can be a 1/3 owner in 5 years. But, I have a chance to be happier elsewhere...and it makes no sense but I keep thinking about it...F

 

[Pumpnick]

I mean, I don't think it's going to be very suspicious if you fluffed up your past. Who is going to check references from 10+ years ago?

I have one reference, thats the point of this

I've frequently made up fake back stories and have had my friends pretend to be someone else. I'm sure it's much different from me being 24 and having friends open to shenanigans vs being your age.

Use a little critical thinking. Slap a cousin in there as a former boss.

i've been a good employee for a long time, I'm not lying .

 

[xulf]

I know it sounds shady but would you rather lose out to somebody else with more robust resume? Dog eat dog world out there.

Everybody?

 

[NutterButter]

I once listed my wife (girlfriend at the time) as a reference and had her pretend to be a former manager. The whole reference check is a joke. Of course you're only going to list people that you're close with as references and of course they're going to have nothing but nice things to say.

 

[Pumpnick]

I once listed my wife (girlfriend at the time) as a reference and had her pretend to be a former manager. The whole reference check is a joke. Of course you're only going to list people that you're close with as references and of course they're going to have nothing but nice things to say.

My current bosses will all give me great reviews

 

[Pumpnick]

the point was its only one place.

 

[Eminence]

the point was its only one place.

I don't think that's a negative though. Why would you being loyal to the same company ever be viewed as a bad thing? I'd kill to have a guy like you working for me.

 

[xulf]

the point was its only one place.

I don't think that's a negative though. Why would you being loyal to the same company ever be viewed as a bad thing? I'd kill to have a guy like you working for me.

I'm scared...said nobody ever.

 

[Eminence]

I'd obviously ask you, "what makes you want to leave after x years" in the interview though.

 

[xulf]

I'd obviously ask you, "what makes you want to leave after x years" in the interview though.

Management material right here.

 

[Pumpnick]

I'd obviously ask you, "what makes you want to leave after x years" in the interview though.

tired of the job

 

[Pumpnick]

I'd obviously ask you, "what makes you want to leave after x years" in the interview though.

tired of the job

no kids, no wife

 

[xulf]

Honest answer, pay a pro to get it up-to-date if you aren't sure. It won't be expensive.

 

[Eminence]

If anything that's your angle.

"I dedicated my life to that company and I am ready to invest in a new one. I am very interested in working for *blank*."

You'll stand out as the most reliable candidate from the get-go. You kept a job for nearly 20 years and are indicating you want to pick up where you left off at my company. Meanwhile, if you come in and do a good job my boss is going to be happy with me. Among whatever education you have, you also have a pristine reputation that colors you as a company man.

 

[GregR]

Been with same place since 2001. In the same boat. Starting to look elsewhere. Resume writing sucks.

I always make sure to get a copy of the job description when I start somewhere new and pull some key points from there and then tailor it to my skills

I don't do a lot of hiring at all. But when I have, this is pretty much key to having any shot at an interview.

 

[Pumpnick]

Been with same place since 2001. In the same boat. Starting to look elsewhere. Resume writing sucks.

I always make sure to get a copy of the job description when I start somewhere new and pull some key points from there and then tailor it to my skills

I don't do a lot of hiring at all. But when I have, this is pretty much key to having any shot at an interview.

this would be tough to do

 

[Pumpnick]

going from business to nursing, there aren't many similarities

 

[joffer]

I'd obviously ask you, "what makes you want to leave after x years" in the interview though.

tired of the job

no kids, no wife

smart man. I'd hire you on that alone.

 

[xulf]

going from business to nursing, there aren't many similarities

I assume you have a nursing degree? Most of those jobs have set pay based on nursing experience. (My wife moved into nursing after a design career...was paid crap and is now an NP student).

 

[Pumpnick]

going from business to nursing, there aren't many similarities

I assume you have a nursing degree? Most of those jobs have set pay based on nursing experience. (My wife moved into nursing after a design career...was paid crap and is now an NP student).

for animals

 

[Johnny Rock]

References don't have to be only different employers. Don't you have any clients who can speak to the quality of your work?

Also, I never call the names listed as references. As long as calling an employer doesn't hurt the candidate by announcing that they're looking for a new job, I call the employers and talk to anyone who knew them. You get much better information that way.

Background checks can show a lot.

Back to the original post. Turn every question to your advantage. Much better to have a long-tenured employee than a job-hopper. Any. Day. GL.

 

[Pumpnick]

References don't have to be only different employers. Don't you have any clients who can speak to the quality of your work?

Also, I never call the names listed as references. As long as calling an employer doesn't hurt the candidate by announcing that they're looking for a new job, I call the employers and talk to anyone who knew them. You get much better information that way.

Background checks can show a lot.

Back to the original post. Turn every question to your advantage. Much better to have a long-tenured employee than a job-hopper. Any. Day. GL.

i am about the best employee where i work at my spot. i have said i'd rather stay where i am than get a raise.

 

[Pumpnick]

the raise would be from about 34.50 to 36 and something i do not want to do

 

[NutterButter]

References don't have to be only different employers. Don't you have any clients who can speak to the quality of your work?

Also, I never call the names listed as references. As long as calling an employer doesn't hurt the candidate by announcing that they're looking for a new job, I call the employers and talk to anyone who knew them. You get much better information that way.

Background checks can show a lot.

Back to the original post. Turn every question to your advantage. Much better to have a long-tenured employee than a job-hopper. Any. Day. GL.

Most employers aren't going to give at more that employment dates and job title. There's nothing to be gained on their end by doing more than that.

 

[Peyton Marino]

Use a little critical thinking. Slap a cousin in there as a former boss.

this is the good stuff

 

[matuski]

I'd obviously ask you, "what makes you want to leave after x years" in the interview though.

You are the guy that couldn't hold down Walgreens shelf stocker and Tiny Bank Teller jobs.. right?

 

[Johnny Rock]

References don't have to be only different employers. Don't you have any clients who can speak to the quality of your work?

Also, I never call the names listed as references. As long as calling an employer doesn't hurt the candidate by announcing that they're looking for a new job, I call the employers and talk to anyone who knew them. You get much better information that way.

Background checks can show a lot.

Back to the original post. Turn every question to your advantage. Much better to have a long-tenured employee than a job-hopper. Any. Day. GL.

i am about the best employee where i work at my spot. i have said i'd rather stay where i am than get a raise.

To be clear, my initial points about references and background checks were in response mainly to Em about lying, etc., not you at all.

 

[Johnny Rock]

References don't have to be only different employers. Don't you have any clients who can speak to the quality of your work?

Also, I never call the names listed as references. As long as calling an employer doesn't hurt the candidate by announcing that they're looking for a new job, I call the employers and talk to anyone who knew them. You get much better information that way.

Background checks can show a lot.

Back to the original post. Turn every question to your advantage. Much better to have a long-tenured employee than a job-hopper. Any. Day. GL.

Most employers aren't going to give at more that employment dates and job title. There's nothing to be gained on their end by doing more than that.

You'd be surprised what a skilled conversationalist can learn from a short exchange, even when they flat out say they don't take reference calls. But you're right. It's not 100%. Reference checks are just one part of the process.

 

[Poke_4_Life]

Honest answer, pay a pro to get it up. It won't be expensive.

Thread took an interesting turn here.

 

[Gator Shawn]

Been with same place since 2001. In the same boat. Starting to look elsewhere. Resume writing sucks.

I always make sure to get a copy of the job description when I start somewhere new and pull some key points from there and then tailor it to my skills

Yeah, I have a good base resume now thanks to some constructive criticism and proofreading help from friends. I Like to reorder some of my bullets or reword slightly based on the job description, but I usually do that in the cover letter.

 

[MattFancy]

Been with same place since 2001. In the same boat. Starting to look elsewhere. Resume writing sucks.

I always make sure to get a copy of the job description when I start somewhere new and pull some key points from there and then tailor it to my skills

Definitely do this!

I know when I used to pull resumes, we had certain keywords we would look for and set all those resumes aside.

Whenever you're applying for a new job, read the experience and description carefully and try to pull as many of those keywords into your resume. People don't have time to read full resumes, so make sure you have in there what is important.

 

[TakiToki]

References don't have to be only different employers. Don't you have any clients who can speak to the quality of your work?

Also, I never call the names listed as references. As long as calling an employer doesn't hurt the candidate by announcing that they're looking for a new job, I call the employers and talk to anyone who knew them. You get much better information that way.

Background checks can show a lot.

Back to the original post. Turn every question to your advantage. Much better to have a long-tenured employee than a job-hopper. Any. Day. GL.

Most employers aren't going to give at more that employment dates and job title. There's nothing to be gained on their end by doing more than that.

You'd be surprised what a skilled conversationalist can learn from a short exchange, even when they flat out say they don't take reference calls.

Those cunning linguists don't take long.