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One-page vs two-page resume

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Resume length depends on your seniority and relevance.

When one page works best

  • early career (0–5 years)
  • a focused target role
  • limited project history

When two pages is reasonable

  • 6+ years experience
  • multiple relevant roles and projects
  • leadership scope, complex systems, or measurable impact

The real rule

Relevance beats length. A one-page resume packed with unrelated bullets is worse than a two-page resume where every line matches the job.

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