Tips on resume page length
Reprinted courtesy of TheCareerNews.com
NEW YORK, NY -- A job seeker emailed me with a question this week about resume length. His issue may have crossed your mind as well. In the old days the assumption was a proper resume is always one page. Thank goodness that idea is dead.
My answer to the question was that it's really a matter of relevant content. Resume information should include only what is relevant to the job seeker's objective. A resume that includes information not relevant to the objective is not only too long, but cluttered and confusing to read. Think of a McDonald's TV ad. When McDonald's writes commercials targeting kids they don't talk about nutritional value. Likewise, if your objective is a sales position, it's probably not relevant to highlight your experience as an accountant. Mention the experience briefly.
Make sure that your career experience warrants more than one page or you risk being labeled a rambler who doesn't know how to make a point. When in doubt, hand your resume to a friend and ask them to point out any information they see that doesn't relate to your objective. If your resume is confusing to them, it could be confusing to the HR assistant or recruiter who will read your resume.
Article by Deborah Walker CCMC, Resume Writer and Career Coach, and reprinted from TheCareerNews.com. Get the latest breaking News, Tips and Tools for your job search, Free!
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