So you’re applying for a new job—how long should your résumé be?

Looking for a new job brings all kinds of stressors, including the ins and outs of résumé and cover letter writing. On the résumé front, it’s important to remember that different job openings might require you to tweak your résumé to cater to a specific position. And if you find yourself spilling over to a second page, take a look at our advice on résumé length. Then, we’ll offer up some tips on building influence in the workplace, even if you don’t have a high-ranking job title.

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Practical Advice: Applying for a job? Here’s what to consider for how long to make your résumé

When applying for a job, it’s understandable to stress about your résumé. While it’s not an exact science, there are a number of ways to make yours stand out from the rest. One aspect that many candidates fret over is length: Will adding a second (or even a third) page make it too long??

No matter what, it’s always best to keep your résumé concise, allowing room to articulate your value while maintaining an uncluttered and professional look. As to the specific length, that will depend on your experience level and the type of job you’re applying for. Recent graduates and professionals with less than 10 years of experience can typically convey this information in a one-page résumé.?

Mid-to-late career professionals should aim for two pages, as condensing your entire career into a single page risks losing important information that can sell your skills and achievements.

If you start creeping into three-page territory, you’re likely to become repetitive and potentially lose your audience’s attention. Remember that hiring managers often look at résumés on a phone or tablet, and three pages can start to feel overly long on those screens.

Read the full story here from Jack Kelly for more résumé tips and expert advice from hiring managers.

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Tips & Strategies: How to build influence without authority at work

Have you ever been tasked with leading a high-profile project without getting a promotion? These are often great opportunities for employees to prove themselves to management, but it often requires them to master the art of building influence without authority at the office.

Workers in this position must be able to motivate people of all levels by displaying confidence and expertise. To do so, it’s important to build relationships with co-workers in order to foster trust, create a network of allies that can act as advisers and champion your work, and embrace resistance by acknowledging that you don’t know everything—but you are willing to learn.

By putting in the time and effort, you can build a reputation for being a trustworthy, results-oriented leader. And that can lead to more professional success down the road.

Read the full story here from Caroline Castrillon for more strategies on building influence in the workplace.

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This edition of Forbes Edge was written and curated by associate editor Chris Dobstaff.