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Originally Posted by weenie
Yesterday was not a good day at all. My Mum had to go for another CT scan as her paraprotein is up. I suspect the cancer has spread further but will need to wait for the results.
In regards to hubby's job it's gone but they hope to either redeploy or TUPE the later we do not want and a hoping for redeployment. Today he is going to inquire about VRS as once Tupe has been sealed VRS will not be an option so today I find myself trying to do a cover letter for him and CV. The cover letter is not a problem but the CV I don't know if it's to long or to short. I have two pages with all the usual stuff Professional profile, Career summary, Qualifications, Professional development & References are available on request.
What is the norm for CV? 1 or 2 pages could anyone advice please as it has been so long since I have had the need to write one.
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I really wouldn't worry about the number of pages - you can print the Bible on a stamp if you print it small enough. Decide the content first and design the CV to suit the type of jobs he'll be applying for. The aim is to make it interesting and relevant, hopefully, giving a few examples of any notable successes, achievements, experience, challenges overcome etc. The aim is not to say everything he's done in great detail but concentrate on the most relevant information and that which gives an indication of what he's capable of. Once you have done that, that's the time to lay it out in a format which is logical, clear and easily accessible so the reader can find what he/she wants to easily. The number of pages it occupies will be determined by how you do that and the font styles/sizes chosen but I don't see any reason why you should be worried about using more than 2 or 3 pages if that's what it takes to present what you feel is important and relevant. You're aiming to whet the reader's appetite - make them want to see your husband to find out more - and you can't do that with a CV which is little more than a chronological list of qualifications and job titles. In a nutshell, the CV needs to express not only what he's done but what he's achieved/contributed and, therefore, what he has to offer.