CentralVaBills Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 all of your resume on one page? I know it's supposed to be on one page. However, if you have work experience that is relative to the job and can't fit it on one page, can your resume be two pages??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 If you have several years of relevant experience, a 2-page resume is OK, I have found. You may want to have a 1-pager made up as well, in case some HR person is anal about "1 page only". This one is shorter on the details, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 There is absolutely nothing wrong with a 2 page resume (assuming you've been out of school for a while). By the time you reach a certain point in your career, it is practically expected. I find that as long as you are more concise with the older or less relevant experience, you don't need to worry about the length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Eric Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Depends on the profession. I looked over a 15 pager last month. A resume only gets you an interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I looked over a 15 pager last month. 224175[/snapback] Seriously, 2 pages is fine. Make sure it's segmented well enough so that you can fit a decent amount of info on the second page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I'm friends with the director of HR here... want me to ask her what she would think about a 2 pager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I'm in consulting, and the resumes I usually deal with have the first page as a summary, and then subsequent pages have relevant project experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanone Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 all of your resume on one page? I know it's supposed to be on one page. However, if you have work experience that is relative to the job and can't fit it on one page, can your resume be two pages??? 224142[/snapback] I had mine at 2 full pages, but forced myself to cut it to one. Got a call back already, so I know it didn't hurt. I wouldn't sweat it if it's two. Make sure it's all relavant though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralVaBills Posted January 31, 2005 Author Share Posted January 31, 2005 Stoj, and everyone.....thanks for replying...... Here's the deal......I got the interview.......during the application process, you weren't allowed to send in a resume.....which I'm finding out is starting to be pretty standard nowadays. Now, I don't want to do anything wrong, or unorthodox.....out of 89 applicants for this job, they are only interviewing 7. I'm one of them. But, I am being told by everyone, that you take your resume with you, and give everyone on the panel your resume. There will be 5 people on the panel. So, this is a good sports related job....that I really want.....and I have work experience from way back when that relates. But there's no way I can get it on one page. That's why I wanted to know. Any futher thoughts from you guys. This job is probably once in a lifetime chance. I'm really nervous, and just want any ideas I can get! CVA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Stoj, and everyone.....thanks for replying...... Here's the deal......I got the interview.......during the application process, you weren't allowed to send in a resume.....which I'm finding out is starting to be pretty standard nowadays. Now, I don't want to do anything wrong, or unorthodox.....out of 89 applicants for this job, they are only interviewing 7. I'm one of them. But, I am being told by everyone, that you take your resume with you, and give everyone on the panel your resume. There will be 5 people on the panel. So, this is a good sports related job....that I really want.....and I have work experience from way back when that relates. But there's no way I can get it on one page. That's why I wanted to know. Any futher thoughts from you guys. This job is probably once in a lifetime chance. I'm really nervous, and just want any ideas I can get! CVA 224278[/snapback] I really think the key to a good resume is: Make sure it flows well- AKA Easy for them to read Make sure that when they ask about your experience you are able to provide information that is clear and easy for them to understand So if you need 2 pages to do that, do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I'm friends with the director of HR here... want me to ask her what she would think about a 2 pager? 224246[/snapback] Where you work, they shouldn't be stuck together!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Where you work, they shouldn't be stuck together!! 224399[/snapback] funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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