Is it better to omit a position on your resume?

[roblewis]

I hope this is the right place for this one but here goes:

In your opinion, is it better to omit a short-lived position on your resume (even if successful) or should you go "full disclosure?"

Why do you say that?

Do you have anything to back it up?

How do you explain the void?

Are there any situations that would warrant you to change your mind?

[LamontWayne]

Here's a rule of thumb:

Only include work history on your resume that DIRECTLY relates to the position you are applying for.

Why do I say that?  Because no recruiter or HR person wants to wade through EVERYTHING...  you don't have to tell them about that McDonalds job you got when you were 16, or the summer job at Wal-Mart you got after your freshman year of college.  Just tell them the experience you have that is relevant to what they're hiring you for.

Do I have anything to back that up?  Other than having to wade through it myself as a recruiter...  Ask a recruiter.  Check out websites like CareerBuilder and Monster.com.  They'll tell you.

How do you explain the void?  Be honest in your interview.  Working in a different field in that void?  Tell them that. 

Any situations to change my mind?  Can't think of any.