How Long Should A Resume Be in 2020

 

How long should a resume be in 2020?

Most job seekers land somewhere in the one-to-three page range, yet some two page resumes would be much better off as one, and vice versa.

One page resumes are ideal for recent grads, entry-level applicants, or in-person networking.

Two page resumes are great for most job seekers, particularly those with five-plus years experience in their current field.

Three page resumes might benefit accomplished senior-level workers or technical professionals with large bodies of work

Resume length

Resume length is dependent on the specifics of your personal experiences. Some factors that determine your resume length include: Resume format and style; how long you’ve been working; how much you’ve moved up within your field; how long you’ve been working in your target field; how many times you’ve changed jobs; whether or not you’ve completed higher education; the depth of your skill set relevant to the job;...

How to shorten your resume

• Write up everything into master resume

Instead of rewriting a new resume for each job, this allows you to skip straight to the ruthless cutting for each new job. ist each and every duty, responsibility, hard skill, soft skill, and measurable result throughout your professional history.

• Answer the question of the job description

Study the job description and identify the most important qualifications and resume keywords. Review each line of your resume and think, “Does this help prove that I’m a great fit for this job?” If not, it’s extraneous at best or distracting at worse. Cut it.