When Two Pages Are Appropriate
- You have 10+ years of relevant professional experience
- You are in a senior or executive position
- The role requires extensive technical skills or certifications
- You have significant publications, patents, or research
- Your industry expects detailed resumes (academia, federal jobs)
Formatting Tips
- Put your most important information on page one
- Include your name and page number on page two
- Do not pad with filler content just to fill the second page
- Use consistent formatting across both pages
- Keep margins and spacing uniform
Common Mistakes
- Spreading thin content across two pages (looks padded)
- Orphaning just a few lines on page two
- Including irrelevant early-career positions
- Repeating information across pages