is it preferred to keep a resume 1 or 2 pages

[OOBradm]

Im having a debate with a friend right now about keeping a resume to one page. I've always thought that a 1 page resume would give an advantage over a 2 page resume, because its shorter, more concise, and more to the point. Is this the general concensus amongst everyone? or am I out on a limb here

 

[FoBoT]

one page, unless there are extenuating circumstances

 

[spidey07]

under 10 years = 1 page.
over 10 years = 2 pages

 

[LegendKiller]

1 page

 

[Cattlegod]

Originally posted by: spidey07
under 10 years = 1 page.
over 10 years = 2 pages

I kinda agree with this. It really depends on how many different jobs and things you have done. I have 4 years and I find it hard to fit all of my work exp and other stuff into one page.

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
one page, unless there are extenuating circumstances

Punchy! Succinct! Active verbs! Lists! Bullets! White space! Yes!

Anything that doesn't fit, you can include in a short narrative.

 

[OOBradm]

what about a 20 year old college student that has worked at retail stores and the like

 

[Jawo]

The rule I have heard is one page until after you have you Bachlor's degree

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Cattlegod

Originally posted by: spidey07
under 10 years = 1 page.
over 10 years = 2 pages

I kinda agree with this. It really depends on how many different jobs and things you have done. I have 4 years and I find it hard to fit all of my work exp and other stuff into one page.

eliminate the fluff and focus on 1/2 sentences of accomplishments.

Opening statement "Skilled professional in XXX with strong focus on XXX industry. Proven track record of leading and forming leading XXX in management and directoryship capacity" (tailored to job)

Then go on to prove it.

 

[Corporate Thug]

1 page, unless it is ABSOLUTELY necessary to go more.

 

[KarenMarie]

I am too old to have a one page resume'.

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: OOBradm
what about a 20 year old college student that has worked at retail stores and the like

The rule here is that you pay spidey07 to write it for you.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: OOBradm
what about a 20 year old college student that has worked at retail stores and the like

The rule here is that you pay spidey07 to write it for you. :Q

meh, you're opening is everything in my mind. It should pinpoint in a few sentences, who you are, the level you want and what you are capable of. They can read on to see the proof of those capabilites and decision making responsibilties.

-edit- damn my grammar sucks at 9:30.