The Rule of Thumb

  • 0-5 years experience: 1 page
  • 5-10 years experience: 1-2 pages
  • 10+ years experience: 2 pages max
  • Academia / PhD: CV can be longer

What to Cut If You Are Over-Length

Remove roles older than 10 years, irrelevant hobbies, references section (say "available on request"), and obvious skills like MS Word.