A reader asked if they should include spa industry experience from twenty years ago, while it might sound absurd to tell that reader "yes" that is exactly what I did. Some of you are probably scratching your heads right about now, totally dumbfounded by my answer, but my reasoning has a method. In general, applicants don't need to include work experience from that long ago. Why would I recommend including experience from twenty years ago? This particular reader had changed careers, but earlier in her life she worked in a salon/spa environment and does have familiarity with the industry albeit from many years ago. That experience is germane here because she has a basic understanding of the industry where the other recent graduate/ applicants might only have their education. Who do you think is more likely to get an interview?
The goal of the resume is much like dating; you put your best-self forward. I worked in human resources, and I can tell you from experience that resumes are only pieces of paper, and if nothing sets you apart you can guarantee your resume is going into the circular file (a.k.a. trash can)! Remember, you are only a piece of paper to employers, they don't see a person but a piece of paper and it is easy to throw paper in the trash.
How do you make your resume stand apart? Writing a resume shouldn't be a copy and paste of some resume you pulled off the Internet, instead you should take your time and pen down a list of all your career assets: education, additional training, certifications, and experience. Sometimes applicants forget vital pieces of information that will turn their resume from the least preferred applicant to the exclusive applicant.
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