+1 on the Tailor your resume But go further and make sure you tailor it to the actual job description. It's very obvious when someone has, or hasn't, tried to match their resume to the job description. So many people create a resume once and then spam it out to lots of companies. It's very obvious. Remember, most initial screenings of a resume are done by HR, who may not know the role as well as the hiring manager. If your resume doesn't tick enough boxes in the job description then you're out, and the hiring manager will never know you applied. As a hiring manager I've often had to pick from a poor bunch of applications. So that little bit of effort will likely get you to the next stage in the process. I.e. an interview. And if you get there, you've got a great chance of getting the role. And I agree. Less is more. 2 sides of A4 MAXIMUM. And not densely written. It should be as scannable as a well structured web page. Don't put all the detail in there. Good luck!
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