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Resumes - One page, two pages, or more?
Posted on 4/20/17 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 4/20/17 at 12:31 pm
Trying to update my resume. It's a little into the 3rd page, and I know that's probably too long.
Biggest issue I'm running into is that I have a rather generic master's degree (rhetoric and composition) so I'm trying to really showcase work experience, successful projects, and unique skills throughout my career. It's hard to choose which ones to cut and how much to cut.
Biggest issue I'm running into is that I have a rather generic master's degree (rhetoric and composition) so I'm trying to really showcase work experience, successful projects, and unique skills throughout my career. It's hard to choose which ones to cut and how much to cut.
This post was edited on 4/20/17 at 12:32 pm
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Posted on 4/20/17 at 12:35 pm to StringedInstruments
Damn man. Rule of thumb they teach in B school is 1 page per 10 years of professional work post college.
I've been out 8 years and I am at 1 page.
How long have you been working?
I've been out 8 years and I am at 1 page.
How long have you been working?
This post was edited on 4/20/17 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 4/20/17 at 12:44 pm to Azazello
I thought so too but have read articles online that say differently.
Some advise putting as much as possible as long as it's impressive/relevant to the job.
I also read that including unique traits would help as well. I was a professional musician in 2013 and it's still a significant income source for me today. It also required most of the qualities and characteristics it takes to self-start a business (marketing promotional copy, budget analysis, market analysis). I've also read that being a musician can be attractive if you've studied more academic-level genres (I have) and have performed with professional orchestras or bands (I also have). So it's an easy one to cut if I need to get it to one page, but I feel like it also takes out some of the keywords that I'm seeing in job postings.
Six years as a public school teacher.
One full year as a professional musician.
Two years graduate school.
One year part-time instructor at a college.
Ten full years? Does grad school count? I taught courses, ran a research center, and led professional development for university faculty at a large state school...or is that considered a gap year?
I want out of classroom teaching, so my resume has to sell that I'm valuable to non-teaching jobs.
Some advise putting as much as possible as long as it's impressive/relevant to the job.
I also read that including unique traits would help as well. I was a professional musician in 2013 and it's still a significant income source for me today. It also required most of the qualities and characteristics it takes to self-start a business (marketing promotional copy, budget analysis, market analysis). I've also read that being a musician can be attractive if you've studied more academic-level genres (I have) and have performed with professional orchestras or bands (I also have). So it's an easy one to cut if I need to get it to one page, but I feel like it also takes out some of the keywords that I'm seeing in job postings.
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How long have you been working?
Six years as a public school teacher.
One full year as a professional musician.
Two years graduate school.
One year part-time instructor at a college.
Ten full years? Does grad school count? I taught courses, ran a research center, and led professional development for university faculty at a large state school...or is that considered a gap year?
I want out of classroom teaching, so my resume has to sell that I'm valuable to non-teaching jobs.
This post was edited on 4/20/17 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 4/20/17 at 12:50 pm to StringedInstruments
The rule that I've generally gone by, if I've been contacted, I'll provide more details and my resume will be longer. If I've reached out on a blind search, I stay with the 1 page rule.
Think about what the HR person might think if they have to read a novel: TL/DR --> circular file cabinet.
Think about what the HR person might think if they have to read a novel: TL/DR --> circular file cabinet.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 12:57 pm to StringedInstruments
One page and easily readable. Whoever gets the resume isn't going to study it. They're going to look at it for under a minute and put it on the yes or no stack.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 1:02 pm to MasterofTigerBait
Going down to one page might be easier for applying to specific jobs anyway. I can just list the specific skills and proof of those skills at the top and let them ask more about the work experience later.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 1:21 pm to StringedInstruments
One. Page.
CVs should really be avoided until you are a senior leader with decades of experience. Even those people should still have a one page summary version.
CVs should really be avoided until you are a senior leader with decades of experience. Even those people should still have a one page summary version.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 1:23 pm to StringedInstruments
I won't read a resume longer than 1 page. A resume should be tailored to the job being applied to, not a life story. I don't care where you went to high school or what extra curriculars you did in college. I want to know your years of applicable experience and what made them applicable.
Everything else I will ask about in an interview.
Everything else I will ask about in an interview.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 2:07 pm to notsince98
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I won't read a resume longer than 1 page.
One page it is then.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 2:23 pm to StringedInstruments
One page
Posted on 4/20/17 at 3:06 pm to StringedInstruments
All of this can be put into a page. Summarize by category, music and teaching. In your post you expanded pretty heavily in your post and it would still only be a little over a page typed out.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 3:13 pm to StringedInstruments
I used to read a lot of resumes, and there are diffferent styles for different types of jobs.
I am currently looking for work, and mine is two pages.
I would say that what is very important is to have skills listed. Bots go through a lot of resumes now scanning for key words. Have a skills section.
I am currently looking for work, and mine is two pages.
I would say that what is very important is to have skills listed. Bots go through a lot of resumes now scanning for key words. Have a skills section.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 3:30 pm to Hawkeye95
I have a skills like at the very bottom with some technical abilities on one line. Unless it is a technical position, I would not recommend having "skills" take up much room. If your background and experience is competitive, then that will create opportunities.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 3:58 pm to lynxcat
What kind of job are you trying to get?
Posted on 4/20/17 at 4:09 pm to lynxcat
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I have a skills like at the very bottom with some technical abilities on one line. Unless it is a technical position, I would not recommend having "skills" take up much room. If your background and experience is competitive, then that will create opportunities.
What i have read is that you have to get through the bots and a skills section helps.
Although it might vary by position/career level/industry
Posted on 4/20/17 at 4:11 pm to StringedInstruments
Tailor it to the job you're applying to and try to keep it at a page
Posted on 4/20/17 at 4:29 pm to lynxcat
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I have a skills like at the very bottom with some technical abilities on one line. Unless it is a technical position, I would not recommend having "skills" take up much room. If your background and experience is competitive, then that will create opportunities.
So true. You aren't trying to get the job at this point, you're trying to get the interview. So make your resume compelling enough to put you in the "call back" file without overburdening the reviewer
Posted on 4/20/17 at 5:36 pm to TthomasJR
If you meant this for me...
Publishing (editor's assistant st this point)
Program administrator at a college
Technical writing
Maybe educational sales
Publishing (editor's assistant st this point)
Program administrator at a college
Technical writing
Maybe educational sales
Posted on 4/20/17 at 6:02 pm to StringedInstruments
I've yet to review a resume longer than one page that was worth a damn. Learn to sell yourself in a direct concise way. All anyone will imagine reading it will be the 10,000 word emails you plan to send once hired.
Posted on 4/20/17 at 6:13 pm to StringedInstruments
Have a one pager but consider linking or attaching additional information. When I get down to my last candidate or two, I'll do a much deeper dive into their background. It could help sell to upper management or divide between 2 candidates.
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