Should I use a 1- or 2-page resume?

Should I use a 1- or 2-page resume?

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In a difficult job market, getting ahead can take all the tools in your professional job hunting toolbox. If positioned properly, lengthening your resume to 2 pages might be a smart move to properly document and highlight your career. However, in the wrong circumstances, a 2 page resume can be off-putting and backfire. Depending on your work experience level, industry, ambitions and variety of past job responsibilities, this topic will help you decide if a 2 page or 1 page resume is right for you.

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  • Consider a 1-page Resume

    Consider a 1-page Resume

    Your career may not have enough variety, depth or impact to fill 2 pages without it being obvious that you're filling space. Consider keeping all of your information into ...

    suz828
    Pros: A one page resume is easier to read as long as there isn't too much info ... Cons: by limiting the resume to one page will you have ...
  • Consider a 2-page Resume

    Consider a 2-page Resume

    You have quite a lot for an employer to consider, try to organize your career into: your skills and accomplishments (page 1) and your work history and education (page 2 ...

    eb09
    Pros: Sometimes a two page resume is needed. Not just because of the lenght of experience but ... Cons: Better be sure you really need two pages and leave ...