I value the interviewers time way too much to burden them with excessive resume content.
Concise, accurate and informative. If you're left asking me what I am hiding, then you didn't bother to read the one page. Like you said, it isn't a science. Indeed, there is no wrong answer as you can not predict the preferences of the reader of your resume. > > From: Don Ely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:30 AM > > > > > > > > To: NT System Admin Issues > > Subject: Re: Tech Resume > > > > > > I've held one job in my entire career based on someone I knew... All > others have been via the three things you mention below using a 2-3 page > resume... > > > > > > > > > > > > Recruiters can and will look out for your interests if you have perceived > value (the more experience you have, the more you're worth, the more they > get paid to place you) though I have only used them twice. However, that's > not to say I haven't hired based on networking because I have numerous > times. > > > > > > > > > > > > There is no science... It's all about catching ones attention with the > resume and getting that first interview and selling yourself... And a 1 > pager with 15 years experience... All that will do is make me ask myself > what you are hiding... > > > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
