System and the UMBC Center for History Education. Â­ Make a list of student responses that indicate their reasons why and/or why not. Encourage the students to challenge each otherâs responses in a respectful way.
A typical resume does not need to go back more than 10 years for the work history unless you are in a profession that requires more detail, like being a university professors, or a scientist for a drug company where you need to show accomplishments throughout your career.
10-Year Standard. Although there is no specific rule regarding how far back to go when listing your work history, Frank Dadah of Winter & Wyman says you should go back no further than 10 years, according to careerbuilder.com. If you include too much work history, you risk overwhelming your prospective employer and not getting called for an interview.