A long resume is difficult for a reviewer to digest and retain; and, given the volume of resumes many reviewers receive, long resumes are often ignored. This is why, no matter what the length, your resume must capture the attention of the reader on the first page, preferably the first third of the first page.
Although rules about the length of your resume are more flexible than they once were, general guidelines still exist.
Most students and recent graduates use a one page resume, other workers use one or two pages, and the very experienced use two or three pages.
If your resume doesn’t match this pattern, it probably contains unnecessary words or irrelevant information.
Eliminate anything that does not help prove you’re qualified for the job, however don’t sacrifice your resume’s readability to make it conform to any arbitrary “rules” about resume length.
Remember your resume is YOUR document. Resume length is important however don’t let the notions of resume length control the message you’re trying to get across to prospective employer.
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