How Long Should a Resume Be in 2025?

One of the most common resume questions: how long should it be? The answer depends on your experience level and industry.

The One-Page Rule

For most job seekers, one page is enough. Use one page if:

• You have less than 10 years of experience
• You're applying for entry-level or mid-level roles
• Your industry values brevity
• You're switching careers

When Two Pages Are Okay

Two pages are appropriate if:

• You have 10+ years of directly relevant experience
• You're applying for senior or executive roles
• You have significant publications, patents, or presentations
• The job posting specifically requests a detailed resume

Never More Than Two Pages

Unless you're in academia or government (where CVs can be longer), keep it to two pages maximum. Hiring managers spend 6-7 seconds on initial resume screening — they won't read a four-page document.

How to Fit on One Page

If your resume is too long:

1. Remove outdated experience (15+ years ago)
2. Condense similar roles into fewer bullet points
3. Remove irrelevant skills and certifications
4. Use concise bullet points (1-2 lines each)
5. Adjust margins and font size (but keep readable)

What to Cut

• High school information (if you have a degree)
• Irrelevant work experience
• Personal information (age, marital status)
• Obvious skills (Microsoft Office for most professionals)
• References available upon request

Key Takeaways

• One page for most professionals
• Two pages for 10+ years of relevant experience
• Never exceed two pages
• Focus on relevance, not completeness
• Every line should earn its place