Quick answer
A resume — mid-career typically runs 600–800 words. 5–15 years experience; 1–2 pages acceptable.
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at 238 WPM · midpoint
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5 min
at 140 WPM · midpoint
Drafting
~1 hr
at ~500 words/hour · midpoint
Structure template
1–2 page resume (5–15 years experience)
- Header & contact30 words
- Professional summary80 words
- Experience (4–6 roles)450 words
- Education60 words
- Skills & certifications80 words
Where this range comes from
Harvard Office of Career Services resume guidelines · Last verified 2026-04-20
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