How to Use the Resume Word Counter
Paste your resume or cover letter text above. Track your word count to ensure your resume meets industry standards and ATS requirements.
Recommended Resume Lengths
- Entry-level resume300-500 words (1 page)
- Mid-career resume500-800 words (1-2 pages)
- Senior executive resume800-1200 words (2 pages)
- Academic CV2000+ words (multiple pages)
Resume Writing Tips
- Use action verbs to start each bullet point
- Quantify achievements with numbers and percentages
- Tailor your resume for each job application
- Keep formatting clean and ATS-friendly
- Focus on relevant experience from the last 10-15 years
FAQs
How long should my resume be?
For most professionals, a 1-2 page resume is ideal. Entry-level candidates should aim for 1 page. Senior professionals with 10+ years of experience can use 2 pages.
Do employers care about word count?
Recruiters spend an average of 6-7 seconds scanning resumes. Concise, well-organized content is more important than hitting a specific word count.