Resume - Your calling card

The resume needs to be as long as it needs to be - and no longer. The days of a one page resume have long ended. There is a myth that a short resume is more likely to be read, and that is incorrect. Today people are changing jobs more and more frequently, necessitating longer resumes. So take the space needed to tell your story. Do what is appropriate at your level. Generally speaking, the more senior the individual, the longer the resume.
You decide whether to put something in the resume by asking the following question: does it help my case? If so, put it in; if not, leave it out.
Be sure to use the language of your target market. Make certain that your positioning statement is aimed correctly.
Never attempt to hide your age. They will find out, eventually, anyway. Never fail to include the graduation dates from schools, for it will be a red flag saying you are trying to keep your age a secret.
A great resume can make a real and positive difference in your job search. Make sure that your presentation presents the best possible picture of you and your accomplishments.

Executive Resume Writing by bethross.com