How far back should you go on your resume with experience that is non related to the industry but was a part of your journey and tells a story?

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I'd keep it industry experience only.

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Thank you so much this was helpful!!

One job that “tells your story” can be a great way to stand out.

My first job was something very different than advertising. It shaped who I am and makes for an interesting topic of conversation. Won’t ever take it off my resume.

My sister was a bartender for 8 years before going to law school. Highlighting that experience has 100% gotten her interviews next to highly credentialed but somewhat sheltered recent grads.

One of the most successful (former) art directors at our agency was a medical illustrator before advertising. Again I know thats one of the (many) reasons he stood out.

It can’t replace talent but our business is storytelling, and a story that goes “plumber > big agency > big agency” is always going to be more interesting than “big agency > big agency > big agency.”

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Love this!!!!! Strategy at its finest. Definitely Nice have that contrast but not an overwhelming amount. Thanks!

Your first page should be the last 5 years / up to 3 companies.

Beyond that, companies / job titles / dates / the client or projects you were assigned to are all you need.

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Ok perfect. Used to have that with my old career so I’ll just switch back. Just ran out of space with the laundry list of my experiences so I had removed the bullets thanks!!

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