PDF problem
Resume spills onto a second page
SymptomYour resume has a second page with just a few lines.
Why it happens
- •A long bullet wrapping by one word.
- •An extra role or section.
- •Generous line spacing.
How to fix it
Cut the orphans
Trim bullets that wrap by a word or two.
Delete weak lines
Remove the oldest or least relevant bullets; the page closes up.
Tighten spacing slightly
Reduce line spacing a step on long lists.
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Open Resume editorQuestions people ask
+Should I shrink the font?
Avoid it; trimming words reads better.
+Is two pages ever fine?
For long careers, yes, but make the second page count.
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