How long should a good resume be?

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newuserwho

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newuserwho
Sep 26, 2021 20 Comments

We’ve all seen, and rolled our eyes at, the 5-pager that includes “hobbies” like beer-league water polo and high school projects from 15 years ago. But how long should a good resume really be? If it’s more nuanced, please share those nuances, especially recruiters and hiring managers!

Note: I understand the distinction between CV and resume.

#tech #resume

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  • Microsoft / Product
    faudeswar

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    faudeswar
    1-1.5, I don’t read CVs longer than 2 pages, and I interview 2-4 folks per week.
    Sep 26, 2021 0
  • No one has time to read 1 page, why would you have more than that
    Sep 26, 2021 0
  • I have 15+ YOE, and my resume is 1 page. A resume is a conversation starter, not a description of everything you’ve ever done.
    Sep 26, 2021 0
  • Disney
    0818

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    0818
    10 years of relevant experience, remove your internships unless worthy of mentioning. otherwise the recruiter and hiring managers will not get to page 3. 2 pages max, don’t put a photo. (My recruiter 2 cents)
    Sep 26, 2021 1
    • Disney
      0818

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      0818
      Also, LinkedIn link, with LinkedIn profile/resume being longer and more work history vs physical resume but great place to link to continue story or archive job history. I look at over 500 resumes a week, so yep!
      Sep 26, 2021
  • Amazon
    Code60

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    Code60
    1-2 pages. Mine is 1.75 pages. I’m always looking to streamline and try to get it down to one page as much as possible. If you feel like you’re going to start going over and have several positions, cut out the details/fat and just put company and title for older positions.

    I review 5+ per resumes per week. Always roll my eyes when I see super long resumes that I have to review. If you don’t have 10-20 years experience, wtf do you have a 5 pg resume lol? You should be able to get your point across in a succinct manner.
    Sep 26, 2021 0