On a resume, should I post employment in numerical order, or post jobs that are related to the job I want?

For example: The job I want is seeking an Uber Office Person.

Here are my jobs in chronological order:

1999-2000 Burgers are us
1998-1999 Cleaning Ladies
1997-1998 Cafeteria worker

Should I take one of those out, to put in that I used to be an uber office worker back in 1995? There's only so much space on my resume and I'm confused as to what is proper and what employers are actually looking for on a resume. Thx :)

yes, you'll need to highlight jobs that are relevant to the position you're targeting so consider removing a job to make space. you may be asked to explain what looks like a gap in employement at which point you must be honest and say "i worked for cleaning ladies in the summer of '98 but didn't think that was relevant". this also brings into question whether you don't want them to check that particular job for a reference - so you'll need to think carefully what to add and what to leave out.

another tip to make more space on your resume is to shorten the job descriptions of jobs you don't want to emphasize and lengthen the descriptions of roles that you want to highlight to your potential employer.

good luck with the interviews - you can do it!!!

you should definitely put in your experience with office work. but people also look for gaps in your jobs. they wonder what you were doing when years are not accounted for. you should try to put in all your work experience in chronological order if possible or ask to explain it when you go for interview

Definitely take one out to include a relevant job. You may want to say that "full employment history available upon request" to let them know that it is a targeted resume, not an inclusive resume, and that not every job is listed.

When I hire people, I look for gaps in their employment. I expect that jobs listed will start with the most recent. That's just the most common form.

While no one should outright lie on a resume, IMHO, it doesn't hurt to emphasize the duties and skills you learned on an old job that would make you the best match for the new one you're trying to land....even if the old job is not in the same industry.
Did you do anything at the three jobs listed that would show your potential as an Office Person? Helped with booking clients, taking inventory, multitasking, etc.?

Unless there are particular skills needed for basic competancy in a certain field--such as knowing MS Office well if you want to be an Administrative Assistant these days---what gets you the job is often a matter of how well you'll fit in with the company, your attittude, your capacity to learn new things, and a general pattern of going the extra mile and having good work habits, demonstrated by both your resume and the way that you answer any questions.

Try to get an interview with your short and simple resume, and then make sure to bring up your experience from 1995 in the course of your chat with the recruiter.

I hope that this helps. Good luck!

Focus on the job you are wanting to get. Use a Summary of Qualifications at the top of the page and list your most prized skills there.

Here is an article that might help.