First/rubbish jobs on CV?

Shicky · 8 Feb 2011 at 09:43

What would be the general feeling of putting 5years supermarket experience on a CV if they lack room?

I've since taken mine out and have 3 internships listed as my degree is comp science and im going for technology related graduate programmes. But still feel the teski's experience is useful as i've had a lot of customer service experience. Room on my CV is already at a premium

Mr-White · 8 Feb 2011 at 12:51

A lot of employers like to see your entire employment history regardless. Having long term employment looks good on the cv, I have some short contracts on mine but despite contracting in IT being pretty high employers still don't seem to like it.

MW

physichull · 8 Feb 2011 at 13:17

Yes I would add it in if I were you. I have always been asked about my job when I worked in a Garden Centre doing naffy jobs. It always generates a question and not at all in any way that reflects badly on me.

dowie · 8 Feb 2011 at 13:29

Well if they were still in the past few years then yes I'd include them. Tis best not to leave gaps - causes major dramas at any place that conducts background checks. If those were part time oles while studying then tis also worth putting them on - just shows good work ethic tbh... if you were holding down a job and studying...