Do you list your college degree?

[mrs.b]

Add me to the "only list relevant data" list. I think it is extremely important to list pertinent details, but that does not mean include every detail of life, education (formal or informal), and work history. If I receive resumes for an accounting position and see how much time someone spent bartending, or their second or third Assoc. degree is in basketweaving, I lose interest and am much more likely to move on. For high volume applicant positions, a rule of thumb I was taught is to keep the resume skimmable in 10-15 seconds so that the relevant qualifications are recognizable without reading it over a cup of coffee with a magnifying glass. There is a difference between filling in employment gaps and writing an autobiography. The interview is where other details, such as the know-how to weave a mighty fine holiday basket for the Secret Santa pool, can be disclosed to gain an extra edge over competition. Brief and to the point is how resumes should be drafted. That's my $0.02, anyway, and how I process resume stacks.