How many pages do you think a resume should be? Is there a deal-breaker number in your head?

One12%

Two66%

Three+18%

Not sure2%

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Senior Director Engineering in Travel and Hospitality3 years ago

I think one page is more than enough across any level. If it can’t be summarised then there is something wrong.
There are links to social media platforms like LinkedIn that could be used to point them for more details.

Senior Information Security Manager in Software3 years ago

Depends on the level of experience.

A CxO with 20+ years can have a 4-page resume.

An entry level resume can fit on a single page.

But 2-3 pages is the sweet spot for most people.  

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no title3 years ago

Agreed that a CxO with 20+ years can have a 4 page but, that means they would have an insanely strong 2 -page. Particularly as details on the most recent 5 - years would be the most relevant.

CEO in Software4 years ago

Resumes are now crafted to "match" the keywords from the job ad - in case the company uses some sort of prefiltering A.I. engine. It's becoming harder and harder to find young people willing to learn (beginning of their career), mid-level career individuals with hands-on experience, and executives with track records. I would highly recommend networking-based recommendations and a clear track record.

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Global Vice President of Sales in Software4 years ago

Industry Standard is One Page (inexperienced candidates), Two Pages (for the majority of the market / candidates), and Three Pages (for deeply experienced and/or technical candidates).

Senior Information Security Manager in Software4 years ago

For most resumes, 2 is enough. For a well-experienced IT pro, 3 is the max.

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