For an application to McKinsey as an experienced hire (5 yrs work exp), is a 2-pager CV ok, or must it be a 1-pager?

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I’m a big 1 page believer. The resume is just the teaser, get them interested so they want to see the movie aka interview you

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Why do you need two pages?

Everyone is going to be different, but when I see a two page resume (with only 5 YOE) I question this person’s ability to write succinctly, which is a critical skill in consulting. Unless, of course, you have an awesome reason for two pages. Have you cured a type of cancer?

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Put that one above your name in bigger letters. Instant interview anyway

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Preferences vary by recruiter but in all honesty, either is fine. You’re not going to be rejected for having a 2 page resume

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FWIW I’m glad I switched to 1 pg, I would have a hard time not judging someone who submitted more with <10 yoe

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Thanks guys for the great feedback! Will stick to a 1-pager :)

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How many years is a page? 10? How do people w 9 years of WE fit everything!! I have such a hard time squeezing my stuff in and I have 3. I’m also not concise at all so that probably doesn’t help 😅

At 10 years of experience I might make it two pages.

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