Resume Length

[williamscottgarrison]

How long should my resume be? I have always heard to keep the length to 1 page, but the website and information session said 1-2 pages. I can’t decide which is better, long and thorough or short and concise. I worry that a 2-page resume will be too long and leave the admissions committee with a, "I’m not going to read all of this, doesn’t he know the standard is 1 page" attitude. On the other hand, I don’t want the admissions committee to look at my resume and wonder, "Is this all he’s done?" How does a person list a summary, education, 6-years of work experience, professional accomplishments, additional skills, and interests on one page?

Ahhhhhhhh! The uncertainty and meticulous nature of the application process is driving me bananas.

[mbamission]

Hello William,

Thank you for your inquiry. It’s a question that comes up a lot. You should follow the directions on resume length given by each school. Some schools require a one page resume, while others require a two page resume and there is even one school that requires that the resume not exceed a certain number of lines. So, once you know the schools that you will be applying to, you can develop a resume, or several resumes, that comply with their instructions.

Sincerely,

Akiba Smith-Francis

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