Resume & CV Word Counter
Paste your resume to check length and word count.
How long should a resume be?
| Experience level | Recommended length |
|---|---|
| Graduate / entry-level | 1 page (400–600 words) |
| Mid-career (5–10 years) | 1–2 pages (600–1,000 words) |
| Senior / executive | 2 pages (800–1,200 words) |
| Academic CV | No limit — 3–10+ pages |
ATS tip: Applicant Tracking Systems scan resumes for keywords. Ensure the job's key skills and requirements appear verbatim in your resume — don't paraphrase if the job ad uses specific terminology.
Frequently asked questions
For candidates with more than 5 years of experience, a 2-page resume is perfectly acceptable and often preferred. The rule to always keep resumes to one page is outdated for experienced professionals. However, every line should earn its place — cut anything that doesn't directly support your candidacy.
No. Resumes are measured by pages, not word count. Word count is just a useful diagnostic tool for you to check whether your resume is appropriately concise or needs trimming.