Should I post my job and degree years, or not?
I am 61 years old, looking for a post-teaching job as a writer/researcher. I am well aware of ageism (actually working on an article about it right now), but I've come across conflicting advice on whether to put my job and degree dates on my resume.
I have an EdD, two MAs and a BA. Some have told me to put down the doctorate date (2019) to show that I am committed to keep learning. But it looks odd to not put down the others (2007, 1989, 1983), which would definitely give away my age.
For my jobs I include teaching and writing but just the number of years I was engaged in those positions. Should I add those dates, too? In this case, the earliest date would be 1990, which is when I began as a freelance writer for 15 years. This period is significant because it includes my project management experience and a variety of writing (I'm leaving off earlier writing jobs). Then I taught from 2005 to 2023. Btw, I have a primarily functional resume.
Thoughts? Or am I just overthinking it? Should I just add the dates and let things happen as they should? I need a job but I am not desperate. Yet.
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It's customary to show your dates of employment. If you don't, most employers will think that's odd / unusual, will think that is very strange, and will be inclined to pass you by.
It's customary to not show your dates for your degrees, and if you do show them. that signals to employers that you are not aware of customary practices.
And don't worry about your age. You can "only go back" 10 years on your resume, but if you do, and the real you shows up for an interview, it will be all over before you've even said hello.
If you have the appropriate skills, experience, and knowledge for the roles you're applying to, and meet the qualifications of the jobs you're applying to, age typically won't matter.