How do I get my resume to one page?

How do I get my resume to one page?

1. 17 Ways to Make Your Resume Fit on One Page.
2. Only include relevant experience.
3. Cut repetitive bullets.
4. Leave out “references available upon request.”
5. Make your name smaller.
6. Get rid of your objective.
7. Reformat “widows.”
8. Leave out your high school.

Should I use a word template for my resume?

And no, it’s not good to build your resume using a MS Word template! You should definitely steer clear of any resume templates you can find out there on the internet unless you are applying for minimum wage jobs. Resume templates found on MS Word were not built to be ATS friendly and do not pass companies filters.

How do I make my resume stand out from the rest?

How to make your resume stand out

1. Understand what the hiring manager is looking for.
2. Tailor it to your industry and the job you’re applying for.
3. Include a header and summary or objective.
4. Add pertinent skills.
5. Keep it concise.
6. Make it visually appealing.
7. Submit a cover letter.
8. Proofread.

Is it OK to fold resume?

Your resume should unfold the “best of who you are” to prove that benefits will be gained by the company who hires you. It shouldn’t be a resume that is unfolded by a hiring manager who discovers creased, unreadable lines of smudged text. Folded resumes are unmanageable and do not lay flat in a pile.

Do you print a resume double sided?

No, you do not print a resume double sided. A double-sided resume looks unprofessional and makes it difficult for hiring managers to look at all of your qualifications at once. However, in most cases your resume shouldn’t be more than one page long.

How do you package a resume?

If you have letters of recommendation, a portfolio of projects or other documents, those would go in first (meaning the last things that would be seen when opening the folder). Then place your resume, then the cover letter. You would either hand the folder to the employer or mail the package in a 9 by 12 inch envelope.