i know its suppose to be one page but my bf resume is 2 pages and when i shrink it to fit one page... it makes the font size 6.5 .... and its real tiny .is it ok for it to be 2 pages ...
2006-09-05 18:12:57 · 19 answers · asked by L0Lziny0face 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The standard resume is one page only.
2006-09-05 18:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Speaking from the perspective of having seen way too many resumes lately AND NON that are qualified, may I just say, please only apply to jobs where you meet the qualifications. That being said, 2 pages is fine, just make sure to use key words. I often times open the resume up, read the cover letter, if the cover letter is catchy, i'll skim the resume. If not, well strike one. The ONLY time the entire resume is read is if it passes a few tests. For instance, if I'm looking for administrative assistant with excel experience, I'll hit CTRL + F and do a search for "excel" or "office" same goes for lots of other features as well.
Most of the resumes I receive are through Career Builder and for those of you who've never been on the opposite side, a word to the wise-Career Builder allows you to search the entire resume content for key words. So, if your an expert in a particular topic, state it! If your tasks are more adminstrative in nature, have a "skills" section where you list everything you know how to use, including proficiency level if needed. If you have special ISO9000 training, state it!
Also, on a side note, not sure how Monster or other sites handle this, but Career Builder will actually convert your resume into text format-meaning all that special formatting gets lost, unless you email direct as an attachment.
OK, I'm rambling.... In answer to the question, 2 pages is fine. Just make sure to have a great intro--your cover letter and make sure to state all key points and highlights of your career... if it's a technical job, it's ok to use some of the jargon, bc someone may be searching for those words in resumes!!! Just don't let it be overwhelming.
2006-09-06 01:51:09 · answer #2 · answered by hoggendog 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't go with a font too small to read! Two pages is OK.
For entry level, one page would be preferred, plus a cover letter. If you have a lot of experience, try to keep the resume to two, or three at most.
Last time I advertised a position, I received one resume that was 19 pages long! Needless to say, the person was not interviewed.
2006-09-06 03:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 pages is fine for professional and never shrink the font, resumes should be able to read clearly so 10pt font is the smallest you should go. For entry level positions no more than 1 page. For experienced professional with publications, patents and other items along these line even 6 or more pages is fine as long as the actual work is 2-3 pages depending on the profession.
In general all hobbies, and extraneous info should be stripped especially personal info like age, gender, religon etc. Also remember the only reason someone will hire you is save them money, make them money, or to make their lives easier so every bullet should address one of those 3 points and they should include hard dollars and percents.
If you want a job that pay $50k you have to show the company you make or save them more than that (75k+ preferably over a 100k). it isn't easy but if you look into any task and figure the saving/earning of each one and multiply it out, the number total quick. Also show responsibility with numbers. Instead of "Prepared annual staffing budget" Use "Prepared an annual budget for 8 people total over $725k". For an IT resume instead of " Designed and implemented oracle databases" Use " Designed oracle databases with over 6 terabytes of storage to contain annual sales of $85 million generating $17 million in revenue for the company.
2006-09-06 02:07:22 · answer #4 · answered by ken 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on how and where you are submitting your resume for review:
-If you are submitting it online and expect it to go into a keyword database search, I wouldn't spend too much time worrying about the length. Make sure that you cover all of the keywords that describe your experience and what your future employer is looking for.
-If the resume is for "human consumption" then don't take up more than one page. Most resumes only get 30 seconds or less of eyeball time. You want that time to be effective--don't make the individual turn pages to make a decision. A resume that is longer one page also indicates an individual that can't boil something down to it's salient points.
2006-09-06 01:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by Phil W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two pages are just fine, so long as the most important stuff is on the front page and at least a 10 font. HR folks are not happy about struggling to read resumes squished on one page!
Always keep in mind that many recruiters don't make it to the second page if the first one doesn't capture their interest.
2006-09-06 01:17:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as the content is good, 2 pages is OK for a resume. Better to use 2 pages than use a font that is too small.
2006-09-06 01:16:05 · answer #7 · answered by Fall Down Laughing 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on level of experience. If you have 10+ years experience in your field, they will expect two pages, even though they will only read the first page.
For less experience, you look like you're trying to pad it up if you have more than 1 page, unless there are exceptional reasons for more.
There is a 100% guarantee they will not look beyond the 2nd page and will be annoyed that you had more than 2.
2006-09-06 01:21:22 · answer #8 · answered by lenny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a resume should be 1 page plus a cover letter and should be taylored to what ever position you're seeking.it should possess no nonessential material. Your cover letter is also a good place to put pertinent information which will help shorten your resume submit only information that's needed anything on a second page can'be presented at an inter view.You should have enough on cover and 1 sheet to get that far good luck.
2006-09-06 01:30:57 · answer #9 · answered by tcbme56 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a resume should also include a cover page. so it should be at least 2 -3 pages. too many pages may not be necessary good
2006-09-06 01:15:14 · answer #10 · answered by happie_julie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Recruiters NEVER like a 2 page resume
2006-09-06 01:15:53 · answer #11 · answered by Freddy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋