A CV should generally be between 1 to 3 pages, depending on the individual's experience and the job or industry they are applying for.
Length Guidelines
- For recent graduates or those with limited experience, a one-page CV is usually sufficient to highlight education, skills, and some work or volunteer experience.
- Professionals with several years of experience typically use a two-page CV to detail relevant roles, achievements, and skills.
- For senior positions, academic roles, or specialized fields (like medicine or research), a three-page or longer CV may be appropriate to include publications, projects, and detailed accomplishments.
Additional Notes
- Length depends on relevance; every piece of information on the CV should add value and be tailored to the job.
- Avoid cramming too much; a clean, well-organized CV is preferable.
- In some regions like Europe, shorter CVs are preferred, while in the US, academic CVs may be very long.
- Typically, CVs range between 300-800 words depending on length.
Overall, the ideal length balances comprehensiveness and conciseness, with 1-2 pages for most professionals being the norm, and longer CVs reserved for extensive academic or specialist records.
