📌 What Is a One-Page Resume?

A one-page resume is a concise document that showcases your most relevant qualifications, tightly formatted to fit a single page—ideal for early-career professionals, career changers, or roles that require brevity.

Recruiters value it because it respects their time and highlights the essentials.

ScanMy.CV can help trim and refine your content to meet one-page requirements without losing vital details.

🛠 How to Structure Your One-Page Resume

Everything must be carefully prioritized when space is limited. Here's the optimal layout:

• 👤 Contact & Header

  Include name, professional email, phone, location (city/state), and LinkedIn URL—avoid personal details or photo.

• 🎯 Professional Summary or Objective

  A concise 1–2 sentence statement emphasizing your core strengths and what you bring to the role.

• 🏢 Work Experience

  Add 2–4 recent roles (reverse-chronological), listing title, company, dates, and 2–4 bullet points that highlight measurable achievements.

• 🧠 Key Skills

  Include 6–10 targeted skills—combining hard and soft, aligned with the job description.

• 🎓 Education & Certifications

  Briefly list degrees, institution, year, and relevant certifications—omit older or irrelevant courses.

✅ Benefits of a One-Page Resume

• ⏱️ Faster Recruiter Review

  Concise resumes are more likely to be read fully in that critical 10-second window.

• 🎯 Focused Messaging

  Eliminates irrelevant details and emphasizes key strengths.

• ✔️ Universal ATS Compatibility

  Simple structure and limited length make parsing accurate and reliable.

⚠️ Common One-Page Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

• ❌ Overcrowded Layout

  Keep spacing consistent, fonts legible, and avoid cramming too much content.

• ❌ Broad, Vague Bullet Points

  Use specific metrics and outcome-oriented statements.

• ❌ Leaving Off Key Achievements

  Every bullet should support your fit for the target role—no extras.

• ❌ Ignoring ATS Formatting

  Still follow ATS rules: one column, standard headings, .docx or PDF format.

📋 Formatting Best Practices

• 🔠 Clear Fonts & Layout

  Use Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman in 10–11pt.

• 📌 Smart White Space

  Use margins of 0.5–1 inch and consistent line spacing for readability.

• 📁 File Type

  Save as .docx or basic PDF. Skip columns, tables, graphics.

• ✔️ Section Headings

  Use recognizable titles like "Experience," "Education," and "Skills." Avoid creative labels.

🎯 How ScanMy.CV Perfects One-Pagers

ScanMy.CV helps you polish one-page resumes by:

• 🧭 Priority Content Review

  Identifies low-impact lines and recommends removal.

• 🔍 Bullet Optimization

  Converts generic descriptions into quantified achievements.

• 💡 One-Click Layout Fix

  Reformats your resume into a clean, ATS-friendly one-page preview for just $5.