Resume length and what to cut
Should I keep one long master resume and shorter versions for each job?
Yes, this is one of the easiest ways to manage length. The master version holds everything you have done; each application version keeps only what fits that job.
How to use it:
- Add every role, project, result and course to the master, with full detail and correct dates.
- For each application, copy the master and cut down to the relevant one or two pages.
- When you achieve something new, add it to the master first.
This means you never lose a good bullet by cutting it, and tailoring becomes a selection task rather than rewriting from scratch. In ResumeBuilder.ae you can save up to 10 resumes, so a master and several tailored versions can sit side by side.
Reviewed · by the ResumeBuilder.ae editorial team
Templates to try
Free to edit and preview. Single-column layouts are the safest choice for applicant tracking systems.
ATS Professional
Single column
ATS Classic
Single column
ATS Modern
Single column
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