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1, 2 or 3 Page Resume |
| Message Name: |
You again ! |
| Date Posted: |
05/06/2002 |
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I've been told lately that 2 pages is becoming pretty standard for people with significant experience.
However, you'll want to get your key messages out "pyramid" style like a classic newspaper story ...
Everything you need to have an employer see on page 1, e.g. recent companies, key accomplishments, ...
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Page 2 can be things which are less critical for someone with 10 years, e.g. your undergrad institution & most education, unless you are a top school MBA, most professional associations, etc, can be page 2
If you are a consultant, (sometimes) it can make sense to have an additional addendum with 1-2-3 pages of detailed project descriptions, if you sold / designed / managed the work, or if the specific projects are relevant background to a particular position.
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Actually, I've used 2,3,4 and 6 pages versions, depending on specific situations (the 6 page version having lists of academic papers and presentaions and project descriptions in separate addenda ... but this is only useful / relevant in "expert witness" type situations where credentials and experience are ultra-critical, and where one is not depending on the reader internalizing one's "story" in 30 seconds.
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In general, the rule is get your story & value proposition across to the reader on page 1, then use as many follow-up pages as appropriate to fuill inthe details ... and 1-2 pages are the norm these days.
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| Message: |
Looks like you are pretty active here ! Thanks once again for your input.
I am restructuring the resume that I had attached in the e-mail I sent you yesterday and was curious.
Thanks.
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