2 page resume

[scofield24]

Is it bad to have a 2 page resume? One page just simply don't work well. Anyone know?

What about listing potential courses related to your field you plan to take in last semester? I am pretty sure I will take those and they are important courses in my field ( only offered in spring), should I list it in my resume?

Thank you!

[truthfinder]

Hey, my academic cv was 2 pages. It's probably fine as long as your application doesn't specify one page only. ( I came across a prof once who had a 96 page cv - yikes!) Most universities I came across either had a separate form to list the courses you were currently taking (or would be taking) or wanted them show up on an unofficial transcript. If neither of those options are available to you - I don't see the harm in listing the courses relevant to your application on your resume - just be clear to list that you will be taking them.

[alf10087]

Check this out from the HKS Blog, hope it helps:

"Long Term Application Planning - Post #6

Submitting a resume is a required part of the admission application process and it is never too soon to review your current resume and then update it on a continual basis. Some applicants ask if we would rather see a curriculum vitae (CV) and the answer is that we like to see a sort of cross between a resume and a CV.

When comparing a resume to a CV, it can be said that a resume is generally shorter and more limited in scope than a CV. The Admissions Committee does like to have access to information on the personal, academic, and professional background of each applicant, but a traditional CV likely would be overkill in terms of the amount of information provided. Thus applicants are encouraged to find a balance, including information that will help the Committee learn about your growth and track your areas of interest, while keeping the document a reasonable length.

An employer reviewing a resume to see if an applicant is a good fit for a job might not be interested in honors received, academic research performed, participation in student organizations, volunteer involvement, and extracurricular activities and interests, but the Admissions Committee is interested in these things. A resume submitted for admission purposes thus might be longer than a resume submitted for employment purposes. Readability is also important, so avoiding the use of small fonts and margins is advisable. A longer resume that is easy to read is preferable to a shorter resume that is difficult to read.

A good guide for resume length is between two and four pages. There is no magic number of pages, include content you believe will provide the Committee with a solid understanding of your background and development. If you are happy and confident that a two page resume captures who you are, stick with it. Do not feel compelled to hit a certain number of pages.

Reviewing your resume on a consistent basis, perhaps one month, is a great way to keep the content current and engaging. Although the duties of a particular job might be consistent, it is common for people to be called into special projects or to use skills in new or creative ways. Revisiting your resume on a consistent basis rather than waiting until right before the deadline will allow you to include the most engaging content possible.

Here are a few pieces of advice to consider regarding the resume you will submit as part of the application process.

1. Have a few people who know you well review your resume. This is good advice just in terms of proof reading, however if you choose some people you have worked with they might think of content you missed.

2. Make sure to include both month and year information when referencing jobs, internships, and other experiences. We are interested in the specific length of your experiences and just providing the year is too broad. If the experience was only a few weeks, do please include the number of weeks.

3. Consider sending your resume to those who will be writing your letters of recommendation.

4. As stated in the notes above, use a standard sized font and try to make your resume as easy to read as possible. A resume with content that is packed together and difficult to read is not easy to review.

One last piece of advice, not only for your resume but for all of the documents you submit, include your name and the degree program you are applying to in the upper right-hand corner of each page. "

My resume was 5 pages long, but with only 2-3 lines on the 5th page.

[thenerdypengwin]

I'm wondering whether to describe all of my classes... It seems like a good idea. Describe what made your learning experience unique in one to two lines. But, it takes up a full page vs. a quarter page if I were to just list them.