For professionals under 7 years of experience, a single page is standard. For senior leaders with 8+ years of relevant experience, a 2-page resume is widely accepted by ATS scanners.
The Practical Length Rule
- 1 Page: Students, recent graduates, and professionals with up to 5-7 years of industry experience.
- 2 Pages: Senior professionals, technical specialists, managers, and directors with 8-10+ years of relevant career history.
- 3+ Pages: Highly discouraged for the corporate market (only acceptable for academic CVs).