BONUS – “It’s Time to Put Your Resume to Work”- Part 3a : What is the Correct Length for Your Resume?

What is the right length for a resume? How long should your resume be? Long enough to spark the interest of the hiring manager, but not more than two pages. Unless you are a CEO of a major firm or foundation, you should limit your resume to two pages. Even if you created the next …

“It’s Time to Put Your Resume to Work”- Part 3 : The a la Carte or Customizable Resume

What happens to your resume when it gets to the hiring manager? Before creating your resume, consider what will happen to it when it gets to the potential employer. Let’s call the person who will receive your resume the hiring manager.  It is likely going to someone with a different title, but hiring manager describes …