Topic: keep your resumes short (Read 886 times)

william · « **on:** March 30, 2009, 02:44:54 AM »

A capable senior manager has been looking for a new job for a couple of months. He’s a capable guy, and although two months isn’t that long, I was surprised that he’s had no nibbles.

Then I saw his resume. His resume was 5 pages long, and had too much detail to read quickly. It also seemed to repeat information from one page to another.

Candidates, remember you don’t have much time to impress a hiring manager. Those of you looking for senior management positions–you probably have less time because once the more senior manager takes a look at your resume you may only have 10-15 seconds to impress that manager.

It’s ok to have two versions of your resume: the short one that’s no more than 3 pages long (one overview page and two reverse chronological pages), and a longer one that you explain is available if people want more detail.

Remember, a resume is a marketing piece. Your job is to whet the hiring manager’s appetite, not kill it. Think about how long you really need your resume to be.

Source: http://www.jobsearchsecrets.net/2007/04/24/keep-your-resume-short/

a1xangel · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2009, 11:26:49 AM »

Short and succinct people don't need to hear your life story

georgebuffet · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2009, 03:54:19 PM »

Hi,

Yep, defenitely resume should be short and simple. It should hold the mind of the reader, should not irritate him.

Regards,
George Buffet

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william

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