1-Page Resume vs 2-Pages Question
Basically I'm pretty sure any job-seeker would ALWAYS use a 1-page resume without exception. I've been told... "if you won the Fields Medal that's great - be sure to list it on your ONE PAGE resume."
I'm a former academic so I'm used to writing multipage CVs in LaTeX; as I move to create a business resume I'm wondering:
A. Is a 2-page resume just automatically bad and send the signal that you don't know what's going on? Obviously Ive accrued a lot of 'stuff' that I might want to list, but much of it is NOT directly relevant work experience.
By not including it though I look a bit disjointed on paper.
B. Can I EXCLUDE a graduate degree? I think it seems incongruous as I'm applying for entry-level positions that normally target UGs or very recent UGs. I'd prefer not to even talk about my un-related grad degree if possible, but there will be a 2-year gap in time if I just don't mention it.
Obviously resume-anything has so much advice from so many people it's increasingly useless, but my personal take is: CVs include absolutely everything about you you'd like to put on paper, and resumes are 1 page (often with exclusions and time gaps) that explain why you're relevant for the stated employer and what you're 'offering'.
C. I use LaTeX to write my CV and produce a PDF - this is ok right?
A. Unless you're in upper management, your resume should be 1 page.
B. You decide here. I've heard of people leaving grad degrees off, and then bringing up in an interview if the interviewer asks. I would think it'd come up on a background check, but choice is yours.
C. I have no idea what that is. Find a buddy in finance and get their resume and use it as a template and fill in your information.
better yet, use the WSO template
Wouldn't exclude the grad degree no matter how irrelevant it is. And yes keep to 1 page - why is this so difficult to understand?
A. Your resume will probably get thrown in the trash if over 1 page. The head of my group nationally only has a 1 page resume (I've seen it).
B. You can't hide the fact that you went to school.
C. Don't use LaTeX. You're not proving Fermat's last theorem here or writing a textbook..it's a finance resume. Honestly if you wrote it in LaTeX people would either think you're stupid, or just be confused and then your resume goes in the trash.
Given it seems no one really understands the point of using LaTeX... write it in tex and send in a PDF and no one will know the difference, the upside is that tex will allow more precise formatting and you could squeeze more into a page, easier, and still have it look good. Just be aware they might ask for a docx, and also ensure it's the standard format as on WSO/in banking.
Don't make it over 1 page, just list the major achievements, perhaps put under Interests and Achievements that you've written papers or won awards. You should be fine having a PG degree, I don't know what you're targeting but many first year analysts now can be seen with PGs, at least in EMEA.
I'll keep in mind though that they might want a .doc and keep one of those around too.
only headhunter wants word .doc because they like to put a watermark on it, otherwise always send pdf. different people use different versions of office which may screw up formatting. I think the comments from others on LaTeX is that it's kind of overkill for a resume.
a professional resume is always, ALWAYS one page, otherwise it goes straight to the trash can. It's quite common for experienced candidates to attach a more detailed overview of relevant experience though where finance professionals will list transactions / investments, consulting professionals their mandates, etc. in any event, but that is for later.
hahaha I chuckled at C. I'm an engineer and Latex has been my life
Doesn't Academic refer to PhD, with research?
No offense, but I wouldn't grab a 2 year masters and run around calling myself an academic; especially in a interview
I'm familiar with Latex and wouldn't look at it any differently than a word doc saved as a PDF. If anything it's a very minor bump upwards in how I view your app - definitely is more complex than word.
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Don't exclude the graduate degree, keep it to one page, and use MS Word. And no matter what you do, DON'T LIST FORTRAN AS A TECHNICAL SKILL. I know many people who weren't considered for mentioning this. Don't ask me why - but I think it's a finance thing.
More on the LaTeX issue: I don't think many people will give too much of a shit what word processor to use, but it's usually obvious when something's written in LaTeX. Having a resume in LaTeX might give your resume an air of "I know I'm applying to this industry but I'm stuck in my old academic ways". Kinda like FORTRAN. Some people I know get annoyed by this "attitude". Keep it simple and write it in Word, then export to PDF.
Your resume is a marketing document and often your first impression. Don't market yourself as an academic if you're applying to a finance job, especially as a first impression.
You should structure your resume according to the job you're applying for and the norms of that job. If that job is finance, one page is the right answer. As you say yourself, a lot of your extra "stuff" is irrelevant to the job, so why would you want to waste the interviewer's time reading irrelevant stuff? Doing something other than the norm shows, in the best case, a lack of research, or in the worst case, a lack of judgment.
One Page Resume (Originally Posted: 07/11/2016)
I recently ran across a post on here that said a one page resume was all that is needed. Is this true and what everyone is doing? I hired a local resume writer and mine is two pages. Should I shorten it? I have 7-10 years of corporate finance/development experience and am looking to network with PE firms for a job.
yes, it needs to be one page. On the other hand, you can also have a deal sheet which has more details and can be as long as needed.
Please please keep it one page. Recruiters have to go through hundreds of resumes a day, so having a two-paged resume just makes it less desirable to read.
Condense your resume to one page, and perhaps put your Linkedin on your resume. Having a long, detailed Linkedin is okay. Having a wordy resume is not.
There are plenty of resume tips on WSO and other websites. There is no need to hire a resume writer who seems like he doesn't know what he is doing...
yes, or just hire one of our awesome resume reviewers :-)
http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/wso-finance-resume-review
When is it okay for your resume to go over 1 page? (Originally Posted: 03/11/2018)
For this particular job, I want to get my resume over one page. It's an impact investing role, and I want to have an additional section on social impact. I can either cut my deal experience down and cut out some deals, or just leave it and not have the social impact section. Thoughts?
When I hired a resume expert his rule of thumb was "1 page for every decade of experience".
These are both very good suggestions. Thank you both TheGrind and @LReed"
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