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A work history with only one job, especially for an extended period of time, is not a bad thing. Not bad at all. Hell, even if you apply for something that's not really directly related to that job, it might still help, at least a little. Why? It shows your willing to stick with a job. So it'll help them to see you as someone who will be loyal to the company (but really, fuck that noise - are they loyal to you?!?).
If possible, you want to take a perspective where any company you apply needs to convince you that they are worth your time and effort. You know what you can offer, you "know" you can do the job, so what can they offer you?
It's not just showing willingness to stick with a job. After 6 years, if OP was incompetent, they would've been fired long ago. So it ALSO shows competence.
Very true! I guess I was trying to keep my explanation simple, so went with the first example that came to mind.
But, point being, there are multiple ways to sell the fact that OP held down a single job for so many years. Thank you for your addition to the idea I was trying to convey!
There are resume styles you can utilize that are fine with only one job in your history. Just research on the internet till you find one that works for you.
The key is to show growth. In IT, it's a bit different than many white collar jobs since it moves fast and there is a lot you have to learn, make a list of all the things you have experience with and then decide which are the most matketable. Then try to make bullet points for each, try to quantity and qualify your experience in every bullet.
Also when applying to jobs, don't bother reading the requirements. Just apply if you think it's a good fit, you'd be surprised how other the requirements are just entirely made up.
That's a really good tip about looking for a resume format to complement your job history! I hadn't thought of that.