How long should a resume be in 2021?

A typical resume should be one or two pages long. One page resumes are ideal for recent grads, entry-level applicants, or in-person networking. Two page resumes are great for most job seekers, particularly those with five-plus years experience in their current field. Three page resumes might benefit accomplished senior-level workers or technical and academic professionals with large bodies of work.

One of the most frustrating things for job seekers is that there aren’t definitive rules when it comes to resume page count. A few strong opinions aside, the prevailing advice is that your resume should be exactly as long as it needs to be and no longer while also being as brief and concise as possible without selling yourself short.