Posted by: Darlene Duncan CWDP, JSS, CCC Training Coordinator
The reality is that there is no firm, set in stone number of pages for your résumé. The short answer is this: your résumé needs to use the space allotted efficiently, be accurate and sell your skills and abilities effectively while achieving its mission. What is the mission of a résumé? The answer is, to get you an interview. For more in depth information on résumé length click on this link.
The reality is that there is no firm, set in stone number of pages for your résumé. The short answer is this: your résumé needs to use the space allotted efficiently, be accurate and sell your skills and abilities effectively while achieving its mission. What is the mission of a résumé? The answer is, to get you an interview. For more in depth information on résumé length click on this link.
I believe that what can be a source of some anxiety for some is that they have all these awesome qualifications, abilities, and experiences and they want to put them ALL onto the résumé. Remember to "tweak" your résumé to each specific employer. I.e. every resume you send out should be geared to show the potential employer skills particular to that job you're applying for. The days of a single résumé which you can use for all the applications you're putting out are long gone.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, there ARE instances when you need to include all your experiences, credentials, and qualifications but the type of position you're applying to will tell you when this is called for. Positions such as CEO, CFO, Directors, etc. are good examples of the type of positions where it would be in your best interest to include detailed information as to what your academic and professional accomplishments are and how long you've been engaged in such endeavors.