Is the length of a resume significant?

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Length or details within my resume?

I am getting mixed reaction or no reaction at all from the recruiters to whom I send my resume. Some recruiters say, I need to tone down my resume, as they feel I have too much details in it. Currently, my resume is 2 pages and I have 15 + years of experience. I am struggling to keep it simple, Any suggestions ?

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I guess I'll give my own experience as a software quality manager currently wading through resumes looking...

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How do i explain a long length of being unemployed on my resume?

My bf is making his resume but has a long period of time when he was babysitting his daughter that he wasnt working how should he put this on his resume that wont look so bad it was ...show more

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It depends on the job he is trying to get but you can try using the heading Special Needs Care Provider...

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Can a resume' be two pages in length, or should it be only one page?

I'm updating my resume & have a lot to include, but don't want to include too much. It is currently almost one & 3/4 pages in length. Any help or suggestions would be great! ...show more

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Keep the resume down to 1 page. Put all the other stuff on the other pages ( page of professional affiliations...

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Resume length? High school student? HELP?

My resume is roughly two pages, is that alright?

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Shorter and succinct is best. If you could get it to one page that would be ideal. GCFLearnFree.org...

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Resume length: Is there a standard?

Was having an interesting discussion yesterday. I'm thinking about getting a job in a supermarket or something :P According to my PLP teacher, resumes should be 1 page long, 2 pages if you have more than 20 years experience. Dad (who is currently sifting...

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Its definetely one page. If you fill more then one page, you will start adding unnecessary details that...

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What's the minimum length of time to keep a job to put it on your resume?

I heard people saying that if you have a job for 2 months don't even think to put it on your resume because future employers wont see it very well.So i got my first job and i was ...show more

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It depends on the job and your reason for leaving. If you left under bad terms, you should probably...

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How many views has your resume received on Monster? Please include views, length of time, saves, industry.?

I've received 10 views, no saves in 2 days for a marketing industry resume. I'm curious about others' experience. If you not familiar with the feature on Monster, ...show more

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Ya know, there are 1000's o people competing online, did you think you would get your perfect job in...

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I've lied on my resume for the length of time I was with my previous employer...?

Apparently, the person interviewing me had a family member who worked for my previous employer and eventually go caught in a lie for the length of my employment.. not only that I ...show more

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What negative things would be said other than you lied about the length of time you were employed. Do...

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What length of time is considered too short to be good on a resume

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There is no rule for how long your resume should be, but most people agree that one page is sufficient...

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In terms of length how can a good resume best be described?

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Usually a page in length.

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