How to create a master resume

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Why do you need a master resume?

You have tons of work experience with plenty of awards and accomplishments to match. However, when compiled, your extensive four-page resume exceeds the recommended one to two pages. While listing all your accomplishments may seem like a good idea, employers are looking for candidates with specific skill sets. According to Forbes, the ideal resume should be between 475 and 600 words, especially since those outside of this word count are considered less hireable 43% of time. Not to mention, the average time hiring managers spend reviewing resumes is seven seconds. That's why it's crucial to make your first impression count. That's where a master resume comes in. A master resume is a chronological record of your entire work history. It is used as a springboard to quickly create tailored resumes for each job you apply to.

How long should your master resume be?

Include as much information from your career as you can think of in this list. Here are a few things to consider adding:

How to write a master resume

Resume length has been a fierce debate for years. Those who believe resumes should be on a single page typically claim recruiters and hiring managers will lose patience when reading an unnecessarily long resume. Proponents of longer resumes say they want more details about a candidate’s work experiences, accomplishments and skills. We don’t recommend stuffing your resume with irrelevant information for the sole purpose of filling two pages. As you are creating your resume, ensure you include the experiences and skills pertinent to the job you are applying for. The information you include should add value by showing why you are a great candidate for the role. But don’t cut out necessary information. Embrace the second page if you need it. Let's get started! Our team of experts are here to help with your career journey every step of the way. Search open jobs today!

• Hard and soft skills • Prior responsibilities • Awards and accomplishments • Volunteer experiences

• Tools and technologies you have used • Professional clubs & organizations • Professional training & certifications

Begin by gathering job descriptions for positions that interest you—regardless of whether you plan to apply to those jobs. Then, review each job description and highlight keywords and phrases that describe the skills or experience the employer is looking for.

Make a personal career list

Review job descriptions

Compare your personal career list to the keywords and phrases you highlighted in the job descriptions. Use any matching terms to write one long master resume. Don’t submit your master resume when applying to jobs. Instead, take your most relevant job experiences from your master resume and tailor it to the job description for each job you are applying to.

Combine into a master resume

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UPDATED AUGUST 2024

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between 475 and 600 words