Comments on: If you’ve got it, flaunt it

By: Rich DeMatteo

Rich DeMatteo — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:44:42 +0000

Only flaunt the most valuable tidbits. You don’t want to put everything out there, but if it’s a valuable experience, it should be on the resume. What I don’t like is when people force everything on one page. If it needs to go to 1.5 or 2 pages, then make sure it’s because the information is valuable to know, and I’ll have no problem with it.

People are brainwashed to stick to one page. It doesn’t make sense to me.

Thanks Fidget

By: Bridget Forney

Bridget Forney — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:40:06 +0000

Well what if the interviewer asks the question, “What can you tell me about yourself that’s not on your resume?”
If you’ve “flaunted it” all — you’ll have nothing more to say, will you!!!???

By: Rich DeMatteo

Rich DeMatteo — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:11:17 +0000

Hey Kirk – I tend to agree with you. My thought is that if the info is relevant and important put it on. If that means 2 pages then go for it, if that means 1 then alright!

Yeah, this article definitely brought in tons of pros and cons, but that is exactly what’s needed…. a discussion on this topic!

Thanks for your thoughts!

By: Rich DeMatteo

Rich DeMatteo — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:10:17 +0000

Hey there R_McCracken – Thanks for your thoughts on this. I agree that tossing in the linkedin and twitter can help keep a recruiter on someone if they have interest. Thanks for your comment!

By: Kirk Baumann

Kirk Baumann — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:44:09 +0000

Rich,

Great article on resumes. I don’t think there is a one size fits all solution for this. In my opinion, if you’re qualified and the information brings value, your resume can be more than one page. If it can fit in one page, great. If not, then make sure that the second page is really, really needed.

For most recent college grads, one page is enough. But again, there are exceptions to the rule. Thanks for opening up this forum, Rich. I’m sure you’ll get pros and cons from everyone!

By: R_McCracken

R_McCracken — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:55:38 +0000

I’ve always been a fan of quality over quantity when it comes to resumes. I don’t care if your resume is one or two pages (three is stretching it) but the quality of it is what is important. If it has crazy italics or other formatting that make it difficult to read, or if it has a lot of spelling or grammar errors, it will put you a disadvantage relative to your peers. When scanning a hundred resumes for a position, I want to see one that will easily convey the information and explain why you are the most qualified for the position. Linking your resume to outside sources (Linkedin, twitter, etc.) helps because I can then further explore candidates that I am interested in when I want more information.

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By: Rich DeMatteo

Rich DeMatteo — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:51:31 +0000

Hey Royce – thanks! The discussion was driven by my “Corn Heads” and everyone here contributed. If I can write something that encourages learning and growth then I am doing my job. This was fun for me to see all of the responses and learn why people feel a certain way.

Hope all is well!