Is it a major no no to have a two page resume?

Question

I have heard in the past that you should keep your resume to one page. I currently have a two page resume because I have a lot of info that I feel is important on it. I have past internships, jobs, community involvement and honors. I feel that it is important to have all of this because I am about to graduate with my Master's degree in May, but I have no previous work experience that is relevant to my major so I need supplemental material to show how valuable of an employee I could possibly be. So, do you feel that it is a major no no to have a two page resume or do you feel that it is acceptable in certain circumstances?

Answer 1

One page is very highly recommended. HR people like to skim. You might want to get a resume writing guide book for like 10 bucks. You school could very well offer resume help

Also, keep in mind that a lot of employers scan resumes or scan job boards for resumes and only look at the ones with enough hits on some key words they are looking for....

Answer 2

It really depends upon the area of your major. Many advance degree in technical areas have two pages graduating from school. Now our resumes are 4 or more pages after work experience. PLus, will your resume be going to a general HR department or specific to a certain department or individual. If to a specific person they will taek the time to read it. If to an HR department than cut it down. Have two versions.

Answer 3

Many companies will not even LOOK at a second page.. and I know of a few companies that will toss your resume in the trash without looking if it is more than two pages.

Answer 4

One page resume' is best. But if you have to attach a second page listing past internships, seminars, honors etc.

Answer 5

A one page resume' is the way to go because the employer wants to see a quick summary of you.

Answer 6

a two page resume is the max usually. more than two pages is not recommended