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

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One11%

Two64%

Three+21%

Not sure3%

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Senior Director, Defense Programs in Software3 years ago

It’s based on the level & industry. Maybe don’t have more pages than years of experience.

CIO in Education3 years ago

I wouldn’t put a specific number on it. As long as it’s representative of your experience and not just endless filler, it should be as long as it needs to be to adequately represents you.

AVP and Deputy CIO in Education3 years ago

It definitely depends on the position and experience of the individual. 1-2 pages is appropriate for entry and mid level positions. 1-4 (or more) pages for senior or advanced positions. Reviewing a resume, I give the most time to the first page and cover letter.

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CEO in Services (non-Government)3 years ago

1 page for a person out of school. For senior executives, I would focus on content and not on size

AVP and Deputy CIO in Education3 years ago

I agree. Much better said than how I put it.

Senior Information Security Manager in Software3 years ago

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

Global Vice President of Sales in Software3 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).

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