How Long Should A Job Resume Be?
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How long should a job application resume be? It’s a long debated question and there are lots of opinions. One thing is for sure, if you learn to condense your resume to its most important attributes and experience related to the job you are applying for, the better your chances of keeping the reader (ie. potential Employer!) engaged.
So with that mindset established here are some general guidelines:
A resume should typically be one to two pages for most professionals, especially those with less than 10 years of experience. If you have more extensive experience, advanced degrees, or a lot of relevant accomplishments, a two-page resume can be appropriate.
Here are some general guidelines:
- One Page (maybe two, if your experience warrants it): Ideal for students, recent graduates, or professionals with up to 10 years of experience. Focus on the most relevant experience and achievements.
- Two Pages: Suitable for those with over 10 years of experience, extensive work history, or specialized roles. Ensure that the second page adds value and is not just filler.
- Three Pages or More: Rarely recommended, except for certain fields like academia, where CVs (curriculum vitae) rather than resumes are used to detail extensive research, publications, and presentations.
Pro Tips:
- Be concise and focus on achievements rather than listing every job duty.
- Tailor your resume for the specific job you are applying for.
- Use bullet points to highlight key accomplishments and keep your formatting consistent.
Gregg McLachlan is the founder of WorkCabin. He's also a professional conservation videographer and photographer. Through his conservation-based digital content production company WorkCabin Creative, he has worked in the field since 2010 with some of Canada's leading conservation organizations to tell their stories of research, programs, and causes
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