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You are not old, dead wood! Your longevity with your employer and tons of experience and skills developed will be valued by your next employer. Two pages is appropriate for your level of experience. I'm pasting an article on the topic of long-term employment and how to handle it on your resume - I hope it is helpful. Best wishes for a successful job search!

Kim Isaacs
The Resume Expert

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Long-Term Employment on Your Resume
by Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert

The Resume Tips message board often receives questions about how tohandle job-hopping and long periods of unemployment on the resume. Butoccasionally Monster members want to know how to handle long-termemployment -- jobs lasting 10 years or longer with one company. Nowthat it's rare for employees to stay with one employer for an entirecareer, many long-term employees are wondering, "Am I a dinosaur?"

The answer, of course, is no. You need to present your long-termwork history as a positive attribute, proof you're in for the longhaul. Recruiting a new employee is an expensive endeavor -- companiesare always looking for ways to promote long-term tenure -- sodemonstrate you are a worthwhile investment. If you would like to useyour solid work history as a selling point, here are seven ways toenhance your resume:

Keep Learning.

Some employers might view your long-term employment as an indicationthat your skills have stagnated. Prove them wrong by constantlyrefreshing your skills through formal education and self-study.Participate in professional-development courses sponsored by youremployer or paid out-of-pocket. Create a Professional Developmentsection on your resume to list your ongoing education.

Remove Outdated Skills and Credentials.

Obsolete skills are a sure sign of a dinosaur, so omit them. If youaren't sure, ask a trusted colleague or potential hiring managerwhether or not a particular skill is in vogue. You can also glean thisinformation by scouring job ads; if the skill isn't included in jobpostings, it should probably be omitted.

List Different Positions Separately.

Promotions illustrate that your company realized your worth andoffered you more responsibility. Even lateral moves indicate youremployer recognized your diverse talents. Instead of grouping all ofyour positions under one heading, give your positions individualdescriptions along with distinct time periods. Reinforce your internalmobility with terms such as "promoted to" or "selected by CEO to assistwith a new department startup." If you've been in the same position foryour entire tenure, show how you've grown in this position and made adifference to the organization. To jog your memory, think about howyour current job duties differ from when you first started.

Display Accomplishments.

Your employment description should go beyond merely listing jobduties. To get noticed in this competitive job market, your resumeshould feature a track record of accomplishments. If you feel stifledin your current position, volunteer for a project that's outside yourcore competency to experience new challenges and develop new skills.

Use Your Employment History to Your Advantage.

Use longevity, dedication, commitment, loyalty and perseverance asselling points, both on your resume and in interviews. You also havethe advantage of having seen your accomplishments through frombeginning to end.

Highlight Experiences Related to Your Goal.

If you've been with a company for many years, chances are that youboast a long list of achievements. However, your resume should onlypresent the experience, skills and training that relate to your currentgoal. Since a resume is a marketing piece rather than a career history,don't feel that your resume must cover every detail of your career.Edit down your experience so that you are armed with a powerful resumethat is tailored to your current job target.

Create a Career Summary Section.

A well-written summary at the beginning of your resume will presentyour career in a positive light. The summary provides an initial hardsell, demonstrating you are highly qualified for your stated goal.

Conducting a job search after a long period with one company canseem daunting, but realize that your experience provides you withskills that will be of value to your next employer. By visiting MonsterCareer Advice, you'll have access to job search support and excellentnetworking opportunities.