How many pages should a resume contain? Some say to condense it to one page but sometimes that is not realistic. Is there a maximum.
2006-11-26 02:15:43 · 7 answers · asked by G-Man 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you've just graduated from school, a resume longer than 1 page will look like nonsense. If you've been working for a while, a longer resume is appropriate, but 2 pages is usually considered the maximum.
Customize your resume for each opportunity or for each type of job. One-size-fits-all resumes don't work well now.
Include a concrete objective related to the job you are seeking (e.g. "developing interactive Web applications for a NY investment firm" or "administrative assistant position number B47816" - NOT "a challenging position that will utilize my education and experience and allow me to work with people").
Exclude the experience and education you have that is NOT relevant to the position you are seeking.
Don't waste space on your hobbies.
Don't include your references.
Focus on providing the potential employer with the information they need to decide they must interview and hire you.
Good luck!
2006-11-26 03:48:21 · answer #1 · answered by Job Search Pro 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually employers don't like to go on and on reading your resume, the best way is to keep it simple yet clear. All you have to include is education, the highest level completed, jobs, they usually prefer the last three, and skills and qualifications or certifications you may have. No more than a page is necessary, unless you have a cover page and reference page, then it will be three but a resume page is only about one.
2006-11-26 04:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by narcsenforcelaw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If condensing to one page is not possible, keep it to no more than two pages. You don't want to give your entire life story, and employers are not going to read a book about you. Keep it to what's relevant. Make sure you put your name and phone number on the second page.
2006-11-26 02:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No more than two pages. A resume is like the bait on a fishing line. You want to use it to hook the hiring manager, so that you can reel him in at an interview.
2006-11-26 02:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It completely depends on your field and your experience. Generally if you're applying for a low to low-to-mid end job one page is it, if it's mid or above go two pages. You do not want to be over two pages UNLESS you have something like a portfolio that adds to your credentials.
2006-11-26 02:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by AirDevil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one page thing is an urban myth. But you don't want more than 2 pages.
2006-11-26 02:18:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 03:36:38 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋