Resume templates
Two-Page Resume Templates
A two-page resume template is the right call once one page would mean cutting real achievements. These keep the second page readable: a repeated name header, consistent section rhythm and enough white space that the reader never loses their place.
Best for: Senior, technical, academic-adjacent and public-sector applicants with more than ten years or many certifications.
When a two-page template is the right choice
- You are senior enough that cutting to one page would drop relevant wins.
- You have certifications, publications or projects that matter to the role.
- The market (Europe, government, healthcare) expects a fuller CV.
5 two-page templates to choose from
Who a two-page resume suits
Two pages suit senior professionals, technical specialists, people with long certification or project lists, and most applicants in the UK, Europe and Australia, where a two-page CV is standard. Government and healthcare applications often expect the extra detail too.
How to lay out a two-page resume
Make page one carry the case on its own: profile, key skills and your two or three most recent roles. Page two can hold earlier roles, education, certifications, projects and publications. Repeat your name at the top of page two in case the pages get separated, and never let a role’s heading sit at the bottom of page one with its bullets on page two.
What to emphasise
- A clear profile and core skills on page one, since many readers decide there.
- Depth on your recent roles: projects, scope and results.
- Certifications, training and professional memberships on page two.
- A key-achievements block for specialists whose best work cuts across several roles.
Common mistakes
- A second page with only a few lines on it. Fill it with substance or cut to one page.
- Repeating the same bullet under several jobs.
- Adding references or “References available on request”, which only takes up space.
- Letting page two drift, with different spacing or heading styles from page one.
Keywords that suit a two-page resume
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