For most PhD candidates applying to generalist consulting roles, one page is still the safest default.

The difficult part is not shrinking font size. It is deciding which academic detail proves impact, leadership, problem solving or communication.

A publication list, full methods section and every conference usually do not deserve the same space they would on an academic CV.

Build a one-page consulting version first and keep the academic CV as a separate document for roles that explicitly ask for it. For more detail, see the consulting resume guide.

One page felt brutal at first, but it made me prioritize what actually mattered.

My publications stayed on the resume, just not as half the page. That was my experience.

Assume the recruiter knows nothing about your field. That forced me to write much clearer bullets.

The biggest improvement to my PhD resume was deleting technical detail that only another researcher would understand.

imo The transition story mattered more than trying to pretend I had an MBA background. That was my experience.