How long is everyone's resume? I keep getting told that a two page resume is too long but who can get a 12 year career down to just one page?

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1 page that highlights the most recent 5 to 7 years.

Second page with titles of roles & companies older than that, education, skills, and other details that might catch someone’s eye

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Two pages are perfect.

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2 pages

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One page

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It's possible to cut your resume down. Look at the formatting. Are you using up valuable space with columns on the left and right? You don't need to have detailed experience back 12 years. Really what you did 12 years ago doesn't matter. What I'll say overall is that you maybe trying to say too much if you really can't cut your resume down. Are you focusing on what you do really well and what you want to do or are you adding every little thing to your resume?

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One page is perfect.

1 Page. Short n sweet and to the point.

You’re allowed to just include 10 years

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