2 page resume, what to do?

[shuubie]

I have 2 pgs of resume. Dumb question... but what is the appropriate way to hand in a 2 pg resume? Staple the pages, use paper clip, or neither?

[April, RN, BSN, RN]

I'm not sure of the actual "rule", but I had a two page resume as a new grad because the hospital wanted summaries of each clinical experience and I paperclipped the pages together.

[CNL2B]

I think historically the rule has been to cut your resume down to one page. Font size, content, whatever -- something probably has to go.

[klone, MSN, RN]

Pare it down to one page

[shuubie]

hmm.. I think having a resume with 2 pgs depends on the recruiter's preference. I've interviewed with one recruiter who preferred me to add all of my relevant experiences and said 2 pgs were acceptable. I've had another recruiter tell me to cut it down to one page. Sigh, so hard to please everyone lol

[klone, MSN, RN]

I would err on the side of tradition, which is a one-page resume.

And in answer to your OP: clipped, never stapled.

[April, RN, BSN, RN]

I would err on the side of tradition, which is a one-page resume.

Unless they specifically request a more detailed resume, I would go for a one page resume, too. Recruiters and managers are having to look through hundreds of resumes for a single position and might be inclined to skip over a resume that's too long.

[shuubie]

Thanks! I have heard not to staple but wasn't really sure. Now I know :)

I think I will stick to 1 page when I apply for jobs and then save the 2nd page for the interview, and ask if they would like to see a detailed version. Is that okay?

[klone, MSN, RN]

Thanks! I have heard not to staple but wasn't really sure. Now I know :)

I think I will stick to 1 page when I apply for jobs and then save the 2nd page for the interview, and ask if they would like to see a detailed version. Is that okay?

That sounds perfect.

[netglow, ASN, RN]

Don't short change your resume, don't overdue but do make sure you say what you gotta! It just might be what they needed to hear to give you the job over the next new grad!!!

[llg, PhD, RN]

I don't see anything wrong with 2 pages -- IF -- all of the stuff in important. Also, make sure the most important stuff is no page 1, where it will be seen immediately.

Try to revise it a bit so that the key information is on page 1 and any supporting information is on page 2.

I also see nothing wrong with a staple. That way, it will be sure not to get accidentally stapled. I don't know any recruiter or manager who would mind a staple. In fact, I get frustrated when people use paper clips instead because they cause me extra work when I remove the paper clip and staple there stuff together so that it doesn't get separated and misplaced. (though I don't count it against the person)

[Kitty Hawk, ADN, RN]

I agree with the one page. I posed this q a while back and the good folks lead me to the advice of one.

I added asterisks after certain things to state "unrelated work experience provide upon request" same thing with education as I have certifications in my previous travel field.

And yep, I have a seperate document ready to take with me on the interviews in case I need it.