Should I staple my resume for a job fair?

Do not staple the resume, even if 2 (or more) pages. Without a staple, the two pages can be placed side-by-side to view the whole resume at once. That said, if you have a 2nd page, put your name on top of page 2 (header). By doing this, if the 2 pages are separated they can be easily put back together.

Can I go to a job fair without a resume?

Do one “quick sweep” of the career fair then take some time to yourself to research the companies before approaching them. No resume. Showing up to a career fair without a resume is like showing up to a college bar without an ID. There’s no point.

Should a resume be front and back or stapled?

No you should never print on front and back. If your resume is two page long then you should print on two different pages i.e. two front pages and staple it. But try to make it one page if it is possible only highlighting the key information on your resume.

Which format do most employers prefer for resumés?

Chronological resume

How do you write a 2 page resume?

Two-page resume tipsPut your contact information on both pages.List skills and summary statement only once.Be as concise as possible.Put the most important information first.Focus on the last 10 years.Put education and certifications on Page Two.If it’s less than 1.5 pages, make it one page instead.

When should my resume be 2 pages?

When to use a two-page resume A two-page resume makes sense for many job seekers, especially those who are further along in their career, with 10 or more years of relevant job experience. The extra page may be needed to convey all of the critical information an employer needs to know, Holbrook Hernandez says.

Is it okay to have a 3 page resume?

So, is it okay to have a three-page resume? It depends but generally no, a resume should almost never be more than two pages long. You want to give them a resume that’s clean, concise, and relevant. There is just no reason to take more than two pages to do that.