[highlander_UW]

..that works both ways...people tend to inflate what they actually have done to one degree or another and companies know this...but to get a job that is less than desirable in order to work and make your own money...you have to bite the bullit of pride and down grade your resume to fit the job requirements they are asking for....It is humbling but you are then in the running. it is way better to be working...’All work is honorable”...then to be without work.

I suppose I could downgrade my resume. My experience is that I get asked about gaps if I leave out experience, but maybe that doesn't happen as much when applying for less challenging jobs. I'll give that a try. Thanks for the advise.

[caww]

Have more than one resume....tweak it to however suites their requirements...if one is that experienced rename your job title rather than leave a gap.....It’s like the homemakers who changed their title to “Domestic Engineer”.... So if she’s looking for a maids job it would be better to list as Homemaker.

I was a high volume salesman....Changed it to simply Sales, with no fanfare of accomplishments...rather the “duties” I did...or “responsibilites”. Kept it short and to the point. Simple is good...and a one pager. Only list your last three jobs....unless a lifer...even then you can downsize all the glory points...