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Ask the Recruiter: Resumes don't have to be one page—but must be concise

ASK THE RECRUITER Question: How long should my resume be? Pat FrielManaging PartnerLochlin Partners I am regularly asked this question by candidates, as they have been told throughout their careers that resumes should not be any longer than one page. Your resume should be long enough to tell the story of your career in reverse chronological order—no longer than one page for every 10 years of work experience. It should include an executive summary, your work-related responsibilities and accomplishments and your educational credentials. Think of your resume as a "product brochure" about you—not an encyclopedia. Your resume should accomplish the above in the fewest… Read More