Let the past stay in the past; this will allow you to become a much more effective listener, because you're framing speech within the present context. (inc.com)
And please ensure all the verbs used in describing your current work description are in present tense while the position held before stay in past tense. (jobdescriptionandresumeexamples.com)
The only way to make sure that a valid debt stays in your past is by paying it off. (freedomdebtrelief.com)