Hi Homerun04,

sa007 has given you great advice -- employers are mostly interested in your recent work history, so you only need to provide detail for the last 10-15 years. Also, you can use one employment heading for companies that merged or were acquired. So if you worked for Company A and it was acquired by Company B, you can write: "Company B (formerly Company A)" as the employer instead of giving each company its own section.

I'm pasting an article with more information about dealing with corporate restructuring on your resume.

Best wishes,
Kim Isaacs
The Resume Expert

Corporate Restructuring and Your Resume:
How to Deal with Mergers, Acquisitions, Company Closings and Layoffs
by Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert

When an organization undergoes a merger, acquisition or closing, jobseekers are left wondering how to handle the information on theirresumes. Follow these tips to make your resume shine.

Mergers and Acquisitions

If your organization restructured, combine your employers andposition history under one employment heading. By consolidating yourjob titles, you'll avoid giving the impression that you're a job-hopper.

Example 1: Provide one company heading. List your newest employer first.

• COMPANY A (merged with Company B in August 2003)
• COMPANY A (acquired Company B in August 2003)
• COMPANY A (formerly Company B)

Example 2: Show a series of positions by stacking your job titles.

• COMPANY A (merged with Company B in August 2003)
  Marketing Specialist, 8/2003 to present
  Marketing Manager, 6/1995 to 8/2003
  Marketing Assistant, 2/1993 to 6/1995

Demoted?

Restructuring has left many employees in lower-level positions thanbefore the reorganization. How do you handle this if you're pursuingjobs similar to those you held before your demotion? Start by focusingon the positive; for example, the employer regarded your skills highlyand kept you on board during a transitionary period. You can writesomething like, "Retained as one of only XX employees through corporatedownsizing effort based on exemplary performance." Also, by stackingyour positions (see Example 2 above), you can list your contributionswhile in your previous, higher-level position first.

Laid Off?

If you lost your job as a result of a restructuring, include theposition in your resume, and keep a positive tone. Highlight yourcontributions and the skills you developed, and use your cover letter to explain that you were laid off.

Still Standing?

Surviving multiple layoffs is an accomplishment in itself. Here's anexample of how to express that your employer valued your work: "Earneda reputation for dedication, flexibility and positive work ethic;retained throughout organizational restructure consisting of four majorlayoffs in a six-month period."

Employer Out of Business

If your employer went out of business, you should still include theexperience on your resume. Treat the position like any other job bydemonstrating your accomplishments and contributions. If the positionwas recent, briefly explain the closure in your cover letter. Try toget reference letters and ask for permission to use formercolleagues/supervisors as references. Be sure to get their personalcontact information so you don't lose touch.

Did You Participate in the Restructuring?

When organizations undergo structural changes, hard work is expectedfrom all employees. When writing about your accomplishments, askyourself:

• What did you do to help ensure a smooth transition? Did you take onadditional responsibilities or show flexibility regarding work hours,location, etc., to help meet organizational objectives?
• Did you keep the lines of communication open? Reinforce key messages? Boost employee morale?
• Did you help with strategy and planning? Were you involved indeveloping policies and procedures for the new organization? Did youassist with training?
• Did you help achieve merger or acquisition integration success?
• Did you produce outstanding results despite major organizational changes?

As is often the case in your career and life in general, it's notwhat happens to you that matters as much as how you respond to it. Youwant your resume to reflect that you have reacted well to whateveradversity you've faced in your career.