I recently faced the dilemma of whether to include my earlier work experience on my resume due to concerns about ageism. After nearly 30 years in the workforce, I've decided to only highlight the last 20 years on my resume and LinkedIn profile. I was surprised to see many others showcasing their entire career history, including graduation dates, which made me question if I was making a mistake by omitting my earlier roles. I’ve also noticed that former colleagues from my earlier jobs are not connecting with me on LinkedIn, which has led me to wonder if excluding that experience is limiting my networking opportunities. I’ve received feedback suggesting that keeping my resume concise and focused on recent accomplishments is beneficial, but I still feel uncertain about the best approach.