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Unread 12-11-2007, 05:48 PM
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How long should a job resume be?

I am writing up an resume and was wondering how long the resume should be written? I heard that you shouldn't go more than 2 or 3 pages for a resume but I am not sure.

What is the longest a resume should be when I submit it for a job offering?

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Unread 12-11-2007, 05:50 PM
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In my own experience, a job resume should never be longer than 2 pages. You want the cover page and possibly a second page for your experience information.

If a job resume is more than 2 pages, the employer isn't going to want to read all that, even if you have tons of experience. This is what the interview is for! So only make your resume 2 pages long as the maximum.
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Same advice from me. When I applied for a job I stopped at 2 pages. First page with you work experience, second page with education and special qualifications, languages, hobbies, etc.
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a resume for job be maximum of 2-3 pages...you have to give ur full detail in that much space...
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When it comes to resume length, less is usually more - but not always.
If you've had a rich working and academic life, don't hold back just to save space. Your resume should be long enough to highlight your relevant skills, education and experience in a concise yet complete manner.

But two pages should be two pages -- not one full page with a few lines on the second sheet. I like white space as much as the next person. Along with headlines and graphics, it makes a document more reader-friendly.

I think this are the main things ... Greets
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I have recently been told it should be two pages long and no more as the people giving the jobs won't bother looking at the third page because they have loads of CV's to go through anyway.
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1 page or maybe 2 if you have a lot of job experience.. I think the 1 page rule doesn’t apply on numerous kinds of technical positions, but it applies in some cases.
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Absolutely two pages tops. A third page for references is okay if you need it.
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