Resume length and number of pages

How do I cut my resume down to one page?

Cut by relevance first, then tighten wording, then adjust layout. Work through these steps:

  • Remove roles that are old or unrelated, or reduce them to one line each.
  • Keep only the three to five strongest bullets for recent roles.
  • Delete bullets that repeat the same skill or duty.
  • Shorten your summary to two or three lines.
  • Group skills on a few lines and drop basic ones such as email or internet browsing.
  • Remove "References available on request" and personal details that add nothing.
  • Finally, adjust margins and spacing slightly if needed.

Ask of every line: would the employer miss this if it were gone? If not, delete it. A focused one-page resume often reads stronger than a longer one.

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Templates to try

Free to edit and preview. Single-column layouts are the safest choice for applicant tracking systems.

ATS Classic

Single column

Use this template: ATS Classic

ATS Modern

Single column

Use this template: ATS Modern

Corporate Resume

Single column

Use this template: Corporate Resume

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