How far back is the job history on your resume? (self employed, applying)

[daboywonder2002]

Im asking because i would rather just show my last 2 jobs. That would be from 2004- 2016. if i count the third job, it would be 2001-2016.

[lovely40]

You're fine. Stick to the last ten to fifteen years, if possible. Mines is from 2001-2016.

[D. Scott]

I have from 1998 to present. I only had 2 jobs including my present one of 10 + years. First job had several promotions up to regional management. Present job one promotion. I am not sure if this is good or not in today's world though I have no gaps at all.

[Mr_Geek]

As far back as is relevant to the position I'm applying for.

[svendrell]

10 years or so and only as far back as relevant to the position you're seeking.

[mikeb29456]

How would you list the last three years if you are not working? I am semi retired and haven't worked since moving from Virginia to South Carolina. I just don't know how to list this since this would be current.
Thanks.

[svendrell]

Originally Posted by mikeb29456

How would you list the last three years if you are not working? I am semi retired and haven't worked since moving from Virginia to South Carolina. I just don't know how to list this since this would be current.
Thanks.

You may have been an independent contractor working for various companies. I see that often and it seems better than writing self employed.

[Girl]

My goes back to 2000, even though I've been in the workforce since 1991.

[Hemlock140]

When I applied here in 2009, I went back to 1975, 34 years. That's because I had that employer for 17 years, and was self employed for the next 16, and both were very much related to the job I was applying for (and got). Now a hiring manager, we like to see people go back 10 years, with most jobs requiring 3-15 years experience.

[MItoBH]

I recently removed a job from my resume that I worked at from 2001 to 2005. It was no longer relevant to my career goals and aspirations. I go back to 2006, which is a solid 10 years of work.