Yakezie.com - Topic: Ideal Resume Length

AccountantByDay on Ideal Resume Length

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:25:09 +0000

If you do 2 pages, I would try to make the one page stand-alone - so if it ends up in the hands of someone who only wants to deal with one page, they get all the most important stuff from that.

The second page I would add more details, but stuff that would not be so significant to be thrown in the trash.

For example, you say you have a lot of qualifications, but if those certificates are implied by previous positions you have held (this is just an example, may not be true for you), then maybe list the certificates in more detail on the second page where they can double check that you have what they're looking for.

What industry are you looking in, roughly?

Buck Inspire on Ideal Resume Length

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:17:27 +0000

Hi Marie,

Before I packed the resume with everything and the kitchen sink. Nowadays I am seeing, quality over quantity. Guess that applies to a lot of things. Thanks!

FamilyMoneyValues on Ideal Resume Length

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:37:27 +0000

I used to do only one page, but as the experience grew, I went to two and summarized the early stuff. I also focused on writing a functional resume (describing what I could do for the company - what skills I have) and personalizing it for each application.

Buck Inspire on Ideal Resume Length

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:56:28 +0000

Hey Kay,

After some slicing and dicing, I'm down to 2 pages. Thanks!

Kay Lynn Akers on Ideal Resume Length

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:01:45 +0000

I wrote an article on this not too long ago and it's a myth that you have to get a resume to 1 page. Two pages may be necessary based on skills, credentials, etc.

No more than 2!

Buck Inspire on Ideal Resume Length

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:27:04 +0000

Hi Eugene and SF,

Looks like the momentum is swinging to the one pager. Thanks!

Super Frugalette on Ideal Resume Length

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:53:41 +0000

Is this a general resume or a resume for a specific job?

If you are passing it along to recruiters and head hunters ask them for their opinion -- 1 page vs 2 pages.

I would think if it is for a specific job you should be able to tailor your experience for that job in one page.

Eugene Craig III on Ideal Resume Length

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:00:37 +0000

I am still in college, and we are told all the time that a nice one pager that pushes our strongest strengths is the best way to go. Hope it helps!

Buck Inspire on Ideal Resume Length

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:58:08 +0000

Hey Eric,

Thanks for the insider tip. If possible, will chop it down to one and watch my layout. Thanks again!

Buck Inspire on Ideal Resume Length

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:56:54 +0000

Hi Miss T,

Understandable with all your extra pertinent data. Thanks!

Buck Inspire on Ideal Resume Length

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:52:14 +0000

Hey Henry,

Good point. There are some skills that are repeated, just in a different location. Thanks!

Buck Inspire on Ideal Resume Length

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:50:57 +0000

Hi Pat S, Justin, and Squirrelers,

I polishing it up and aiming for two, thanks!

Eric - PersonalProfitability.com on Ideal Resume Length

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:41:41 +0000

One page. Drop whatever is less important. Tweak the layout to fit as much as possible. Layout should vary by industry (i.e. marketing should be pretty and use white space well, finance should be chronological bullets with numbers, etc).

I know recruiters who read the first page and ignore or tear off the second or just trash ones that don't fit the one page rule. They do not think you are special and deserve more than one page.

It is the tough truth.

Miss T @ Prairie Eco-Thrifter on Ideal Resume Length

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:06:48 +0000

I think it all depends on what industry you work in. I personally work in the medical industry which is very academic so it is expected that you would have long resumes after you include your publications, presentations, and certifications. My resume can be easily 4-5 pages.

Henry @ TotallyMoney on Ideal Resume Length

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:50:40 +0000

I would try to keep it as short as possible. It depends upon the job and the amount of experience you have. I would go for 1 page preferably and never go beyond 2 unless absolutely necessary. It is such a waste of time to keep replicating the same skills repeatedly over a resume. It really shows through when someone has tailored there resume for your post rather than a more scattered approach