Is the Best Resume One Page - or Two?
Jason Seiden recently posted a strong argument about why resumes should be limited to one page, unless you're a technical candidate or a senior exec. In a nutshell, his arguments were:
- It's inconsiderate to make a busy hiring manager flip through pages; it sends the message that you consider yourself more important than the person reviewing your resume
- No matter how many jobs you've held or your qualifications, you can still get it all on one page
But the folks commenting on Jason's blog mostly fell into the opposite camp, saying a one-page resume doesn't tell enough about a candidate and that a two-pager is the preferred format.
With so many of us out there looking for jobs right now, it makes sense to create the most productive and effective resume. So I'm putting it to you, Team Taskmaster readers: One page or two?
And if you'd like to hear Jason's entire screed, watch the video below.