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when it comes to CVs that they must never be more than 2 A4 pages long. That can make it really tough to get it all in...so I stopped putting any personal interests on my CV years ago as I don't think it makes a blind bit of difference to anyone hiring you. They care about your qualifications and your work experience not whether you like reading or hill walking or whatever!
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Qualifications and experience are very important, but too often they can read just like a job description. Yes it's important for a potential employer to know what areas you covered in your previous role. But more important is for them to be able to understand what you achieved. What did you make of your role. So if you can show quantifiable achievements it will make your CV stand out. Did you reduce costs on a project by 5%? Say it. Did you over deliver on your targets by 20%? Say it. Give examples and make them measurable and your CV will stand out.
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I was always told that a cv should be short, snappy & to the point and therefore no more than 2 A4 pages. I've sent my CV to a professional CV writing service & when I got it back it was 4 pages long excluding the cover letter so I'm a bit confused now. My new CV is very detailed, but do the potential employers looking at CV's really need this much detail? I've been using this new version of my CV & I haven't heard back from any jobs I applied for so I'm not tempted to revert back to my old one to see if I have any better luck.
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the golden rule in CVs is 2 pages only at least that is what every expert article on CVs advises (but yes that makes it really hard to get it all in) Maybe more information on your most recent two jobs and then less on the rest? You would probably get the interivew on the back your last job anyway not the job you had 5 years ago. All the prior jobs do is create an overall picture of career development...
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I think it can depend on the nature of the role. If its a professional role that you are applying for, then i was advised that four pages is actually fine, but it is definitely the limit. If you are gonna go with a long cv, make sure it is extremely clear and well laid out..
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daveyboy wrote:I think it can depend on the nature of the role. If its a professional role that you are applying for, then i was advised that four pages is actually fine, but it is definitely the limit. If you are gonna go with a long cv, make sure it is extremely clear and well laid out.. I think 4 pages is too long. It gives the impression that the writer isn't able to present key information concisely. Rather than four pages i would stick to two max and address the key selling points in the cover letter.
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