A one-page resume is standard for many early-career and mid-level roles. It forces you to prioritize and keeps recruiters focused on your strongest points.
Why One Page?
Recruiters often spend only seconds on a first pass. One page is easy to scan and shows you can prioritize. For early career (under ~10 years) or when the employer asks for one page, stick to it.
What to Include
- Contact: Name, phone, email, city/state (and LinkedIn if relevant).
- Summary: 2–3 lines tailored to the role.
- Experience: Most recent 2–4 roles with 2–4 bullets each. Strong verbs and outcomes.
- Education: Degree, school, year. Relevant certifications.
- Skills: Short list of relevant skills or integrate into experience.
What to Cut or Shorten
Omit or shorten older roles that add little. Combine or trim bullets to keep the best 2–4 per job. Use a concise summary. Reduce margins slightly (e.g., 0.75") if needed, but keep readability.
Sample Structure
[Name] | [Phone] | [Email] | [City, State]
Summary: 2–3 lines.
Experience: [Current Role] – 3–4 bullets. [Previous Role] – 2–3 bullets. [Older Role] – 1–2 bullets.
Education: [Degree], [School], [Year].
Skills: [Relevant skills].