Longer Resumes Becoming More Acceptable

The “keep-your-resume-to-one-page” rule may be on its way out. While 52% of executives who responded to an Accountemps survey said they believe a single page is the ideal length for a staff-level resume, 44% said they prefer two pages. By comparison, a decade ago, just 25% of executives polled cited two pages as an optimal resume length, and 73% preferred a single page.

Although employers may be willing to review longer resumes, job-seekers shouldn’t go overboard. “Employers want to see that applicants can prioritize information and concisely convey the depth of their experience,” says Accountemps chairman Max Messmer.

Issue Date: Staffing Industry Review Magazine
June 2007 Issue, Posted On: 6/1/2007