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How Long Should a CV Be?

A practical guide to choosing one page or two pages for your CV.

Two clean CV pages on a warm desk

The right CV length depends on your experience and market, but clarity matters more than a fixed page count.

When one page is enough

  • You are applying for a first job or early-career role.
  • Your experience is simple and recent.
  • The job needs a focused, direct CV.

When two pages make sense

If you have several relevant roles, projects, certifications, or technical skills, two readable pages can be stronger than one cramped page.

A practical guide to CV length
SituationPractical length
First jobUsually one page
Mid-careerOne or two pages
ExperiencedOften two pages

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