Slim Down That Resume

But headhunter Nick Corcodilos in his latest Ask The Headhunter newsletter (abridged version here) questions whether you really need that second page.

“At least 30% of any resume is jargon that’s in all resumes,” he writes. “The ‘objective,’ for example, is purely wasted space. Look at five resumes, and you’ll see similar jargon and gibberish about wanting a job with a growth-oriented company, and good opportunities, and a progressive work environment, where you can make a positive contribution as a team player by ‘working with people.’…Gimme