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A Tech Writer instructor of mine who also happens to be a Pubs Manager
told me that a 2 page resume with lots of white space is better than a 1
page resume all crammed together. My resume is two pages (and I'm only
30 years old) but it's easy to read and so far, I haven't received any
negative feedback on it. Hope this helps.
Cheryle
>Date: Tue, 22 Jul 1997 13:18:01 EST
>From: DWeber <dweber -at- HARRIS -dot- COM>
>Subject: Resume Length (2 pages ok?)
>To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
>
> I was always told as a rule of thumb, to try to keep my resume to
one
> page.....at all costs.
>
> By doing that, I find myself having to remove what I feel is
> impressive project descriptions that were completed in college.
To
> me, they show a more well-roundedness in experience, that I am not
> just limited to working in a defense/government environment (my
> current and previous employment).
>
>
> So, what's your opinion on a multiple page resume? Tacky, or
> necessary? I don't want to short-change my experience just to
squeeze
> it all on one page. Appearance in a resume is important too, so
you
> can't overcrowd. I'd like to hear from those who actually hire
tech
> writers and others.....what do you look for in a resume?
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Di
>
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