Ditto sfa. One page is incredibly important for a first job out of college where you've potentially got a lot of 'fluff' as filler...but for an 11 year working career? I'd think more than one page was fine.
They may not look at the second page UNLESS they see something on page one that interests them. But, there is nothing wrong with that.
I struggled with this when I finished my second degree and was starting a new career (at 31). All my cronies had single page resumes, but I wasn't willing to cut out all my experience from my previous career even though some might call it irrelevant. I had 7 years in retail management which I felt spoke to my communication skills and my multi-taking ability - two things that a lot of engineers are devoid of...I've gotten every job I've ever interviewed for and I've gotten lots of intereview requests, so I don't think it's hurt me at all.
Do what sets you appart. It's critical in today's job market.



I've gotten every job I've ever interviewed for and I've gotten lots of intereview requests, so I don't think it's hurt me at all.
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