^ I think it also largely depends on line of work. 7 page CV's is probably fine for academia, and may be even expected and respected, but will probably be a huge overkill anywhere else.
Also, generally speaking, in US people use Resume and not CV. Comparatively speaking a resume is usually more to-the-point and brief. Two page resume should generally be the limit, with very few exceptions. A college grad with limited or no work experience will be foolish to have anything more than a one-page resume. No employer or HR person I know appreciates poring over long-winded explanations in a CV here. Almost all US job sites pretty much say the same thing to advise job-seekers.
yep Faisal… in academia… CV is the norm - irrespective of the country as well. In academia, you need to highlight your publications, community service as well as your industry and academic experiences.
If I apply for a consulting engagement / contract outside academia, I use my 3-page Resume’.
Having worked in HR for two multinationals, I know that one-pagers are expected of new grads and 2-pagers is the norm for everyone else.
Sadiyah… we’ve had several threads talking about the difference between the two… the main one being that a CV is more elaborate while a resume just skims the surface.
I have never made any false statements on my CV and I wouldn't ever want to. An employer should want to hire me based on my real skills and not based on fabricated ones.
I didnt realise that views were still being posted on this thread,
the reason why I started this thread was I know a bright young chap who has excellent qualifications but the "interests" on his CV are pretty boring but he refuses to add any because he feels it his lieing...I wanted him to give the impression he is a team player, (he comes across as an introvert which isnt entirely true)
I have been involved in staff selection and I will have to admit that I if I had two strong condenders for teh job I have opted for the one which suits the temperement of the existing staff.
I would say lying is outright self-derogatory. If you want a job, you should motivate yourself first for the job. Find abilities in yourself that can contribute to that job. Make a point how that ability is your differentiating factor. Believe in that and in yourself.
Again update your CV and application in a motivated state. In your CVs and applications you need to show your enthusiasm that you really want to take that job up. Enthusiasm is infectious. Spread the infection to your recruiter and interviewer.
