How can set different height of header color on the first page of resume?

Question

\documentclass[letter,10.5pt]{article}
\usepackage[bottom=0.8in,top=0.8in, left=0.5in,right=0.5in]{geometry}
\usepackage{fancyhdr}\pagestyle{fancy}
\fancyhead{}
\fancyhead[R]{\Large\color{white}Resume}
\fancyhead[L]{\Large\color{white}Dmitry Yakovlev}



\fancyfoot{}
\fancyfoot[c]{}
\fancyfoot[l]{\thepage | Page}
\fancyfoot[r]{}
\renewcommand{\footrulewidth}{0.4pt}
\renewcommand{\headrulewidth}{0pt}

%%%%%%%%%%% pdflatex %%%%%%%%%
\usepackage[T1]{fontenc}
\usepackage{newtxmath,newtxtext}
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%

%%%%%%%%%%% xelatex %%%%%%%%%%%%%%
% \usepackage{fontspec}
% \setmainfont{Times New Roman}
% \setmainfont{TeX Gyre Termes}
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%

%A Few Useful Packages
\usepackage{parskip}
\usepackage{titlesec}   
\usepackage{multirow}
\usepackage{graphicx}
\usepackage{xcolor}
\usepackage{mdframed}
\usepackage{xcolor}
\usepackage{lipsum}
\definecolor{navyblue}{RGB}{0,54,123}
% line spacing
\linespread{1.0}

% section reformatting
%\titleformat{\section}{\color{black} \large}{}{0em}{}[\color{black}]
%\titlespacing{\section}{0pt}{3pt}{3pt}
%\newcommand{\sectitle}[1]{
%    \vspace{1.5ex}
 %   \section{#1}
 %   \vspace{-3ex}
 %   \noindent\rule{\textwidth}{0.7pt}
  %  \vspace{-4ex}
%}

\titleformat{\section}
  {\normalfont\Large}{}{0pt}{}[{\titlerule[0.8pt]}]




\usepackage{eso-pic}
\AddToShipoutPictureBG{\color{navyblue}%
\AtPageUpperLeft{\rule[-20mm]{\paperwidth}{20mm}}%
}
\newmdenv[
  backgroundcolor=gray!5,
  skipabove=20pt,
  skipbelow=\topsep,
]{reminder}

\setlength\parindent{0pt}

\topskip=20pt
\parskip=10pt
%\parindent=0pt
%\baselineskip=15pt


\usepackage{hyperref}
\definecolor{linkcolour}{rgb}{0,0.2,0.6}
\hypersetup{colorlinks,breaklinks,urlcolor={linkcolour!90}, linkcolor={linkcolour!90}}
\begin{document}

\section{\color{navyblue} SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS}
Results-driven, customer-focused, and innovative professional with years of work experience in diverse software development roles. Highly skilled in JavaScript, React, Node.js and associated technologies. Hands-on experience in front-end and back-end development of web-based applications and advanced development methodologies, as well as design and development of automation systems. My proven capabilities in self-management, get-up-and-go attitude, and ability to understand complex coding with ease make me an ideal candidate to fit the position of software engineer, and I am confident that I will be a valuable asset to your organisation.

\begin{reminder}

\begin{center}
    \underline{\color{navyblue}\Large Core Competencies/Areas of Expertise}
\end{center}

Software Engineering $•$ Front-end and Back-end Development $\bullet$ DevOps $\bullet$ CI/CD $\bullet$ Technical Support and Troubleshooting \\
Programming Skills $\bullet$ Analytical Skills $\bullet$ Project Management $\bullet$ Root-cause Analysis\\
Creativity $\bullet$ Attention to Details $\bullet$ Leadership and Teamwork Abilities $\bullet$ Decision Making $\bullet$ Critical Thinking $\bullet$ Effective Communication
\end{reminder}

\section{ \color{navyblue}TECHNICAL SKILLS PROFILE}

\lipsum[1-10]

\end{document}

Please help me. I want a header as in this image on the first page only. The header of rest of the document is right for me as given in latex code

You shouldn't post the same question twice, improve your question you asked earlier today rather than re-asking it please — JamesT, Jun 01 '23 at 19:26

Simon Dispa · Accepted Answer · 2023-06-01T21:02:50.447

Use \AddToShipoutPictureBG* applied only to the first page (by using \thispagestyle{...}) with another style.

% !TeX TS-program = pdflatex
\documentclass[letter,10.5pt]{article}
\usepackage[bottom=0.8in,top=0.8in, left=0.5in,right=0.5in]{geometry}
\usepackage{eso-pic}% here <<<<<<
\usepackage{fancyhdr}
\fancypagestyle{firstfancy}{% ONLy to the first page
\fancyhf{}
\fancyhead[R]{\Large\color{white}Resume}
\fancyhead[L]{\Large\color{white}Dmitry Yakovlev}
\fancyfoot{}
\fancyfoot[l]{\thepage~|~Page}
\renewcommand{\footrulewidth}{0.4pt}
\renewcommand{\headrulewidth}{0pt}
\AddToShipoutPictureBG*{\color{navyblue}% changed <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
        \AtPageUpperLeft{\rule[-20mm]{\paperwidth}{20mm}}}
}
\fancypagestyle{fancy}{%
\fancyhf{}
\fancyhead[R]{\Large\color{red}Resume}
\fancyhead[L]{\Large\color{red}Dmitry Yakovlev}
\fancyfoot{}
\fancyfoot[l]{\thepage~|~Page}
\renewcommand{\footrulewidth}{0.4pt}
\renewcommand{\headrulewidth}{0pt}
}
\pagestyle{fancy}
\setlength{\headheight}{18.0pt} % needed <<<<
%%%%%%%%%%% pdflatex %%%%%%%%%
\usepackage[T1]{fontenc}
\usepackage{newtxmath,newtxtext}
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
%%%%%%%%%%% xelatex %%%%%%%%%%%%%%
% \usepackage{fontspec}
% \setmainfont{Times New Roman}
% \setmainfont{TeX Gyre Termes}
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
%A Few Useful Packages
\usepackage{parskip}
\usepackage{titlesec}

\usepackage{multirow}
\usepackage{graphicx}
\usepackage{xcolor}
\usepackage{mdframed}
\usepackage{xcolor}
\usepackage{lipsum}
\definecolor{navyblue}{RGB}{0,54,123}
% line spacing
\linespread{1.0}
% section reformatting
%\titleformat{\section}{\color{black} \large}{}{0em}{}[\color{black}]
%\titlespacing{\section}{0pt}{3pt}{3pt}
%\newcommand{\sectitle}[1]{
%    \vspace{1.5ex}
%   \section{#1}
%   \vspace{-3ex}
%   \noindent\rule{\textwidth}{0.7pt}
%  \vspace{-4ex}
%}
\titleformat{\section}
{\normalfont\Large}{}{0pt}{}[{\titlerule[0.8pt]}]
\newmdenv[
backgroundcolor=gray!5,
skipabove=20pt,
skipbelow=\topsep,
]{reminder}
\setlength\parindent{0pt}
\topskip=20pt
\parskip=10pt
%\parindent=0pt
%\baselineskip=15pt
\usepackage{hyperref}
\definecolor{linkcolour}{rgb}{0,0.2,0.6}
\hypersetup{colorlinks,breaklinks,urlcolor={linkcolour!90}, linkcolor={linkcolour!90}}
\begin{document}
    \thispagestyle{firstfancy}% to be applied only to the first page
\section{\color{navyblue} SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS}
Results-driven, customer-focused, and innovative professional with years of work experience in diverse software development roles. Highly skilled in JavaScript, React, Node.js and associated technologies. Hands-on experience in front-end and back-end development of web-based applications and advanced development methodologies, as well as design and development of automation systems. My proven capabilities in self-management, get-up-and-go attitude, and ability to understand complex coding with ease make me an ideal candidate to fit the position of software engineer, and I am confident that I will be a valuable asset to your organisation.

\begin{reminder}

    \begin{center}
        \underline{\color{navyblue}\Large Core Competencies/Areas of Expertise}
    \end{center}

    Software Engineering $•$ Front-end and Back-end Development $\bullet$ DevOps $\bullet$ CI/CD $\bullet$ Technical Support and Troubleshooting \\
    Programming Skills $\bullet$ Analytical Skills $\bullet$ Project Management $\bullet$ Root-cause Analysis\\
    Creativity $\bullet$ Attention to Details $\bullet$ Leadership and Teamwork Abilities $\bullet$ Decision Making $\bullet$ Critical Thinking $\bullet$ Effective Communication
\end{reminder}

\section{ \color{navyblue}TECHNICAL SKILLS PROFILE}

\lipsum[1-10]


\end{document}

How can set different height of header color on the first page of resume?

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