{"id":1510,"date":"2025-09-30T10:08:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T10:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oreateai.com\/blog\/?p=1510"},"modified":"2025-09-30T10:08:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T10:08:27","slug":"how-long-should-a-cv-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oreateai.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-cv-be\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Should a CV Be: Ideal CV Length in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many job seekers ask, how long should a CV be<\/strong> when applying for roles across industries. For most non\u2011academic positions, a focused 1\u20132 page CV works best; U.S. academic and research roles commonly justify longer, multi\u2011page CVs to list publications, grants, and research outputs.<\/p>\n

Why this matters: in 2025 recruiters and Applicant Tracking Systems often only spend seconds reviewing each document<\/strong>, so the right length<\/strong> and structure can directly affect whether your job<\/strong> application gets noticed. Prioritize relevant information<\/strong>, use clear formatting, and place your strongest achievements where they are seen first \u2014 these choices make every page<\/strong> count.<\/p>\n

That balance \u2014 relevance over unnecessary space<\/strong> \u2014 increases your chance<\/strong> of standing out to both human recruiters<\/strong> and automated systems. Quick TL;DR: entry\u2011level = 1 page; mid\u2011career (10+ years experience<\/strong>) = typically 2 pages when every line adds value; academic\/research = multiple pages as needed. What you’ll learn: recommended pages by seniority, ATS best practices, and practical formatting tips. Use the jump links below to go directly to pages, ATS guidance, or tools (pages | ATS<\/a> | tools<\/a>). If you\u2019re unsure which option fits the role or employer<\/strong>, tailor the page<\/strong> count to the job and industry \u2014 prioritize relevance and clarity over length for the best result.<\/p>\n

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