Beginning curriculum vitae writers are often flummoxed when they read professors'
lengthy CVs. Students often wonder if they too will amass a dozen or more pages of accomplishments. You will, but it will take time. A first curriculum vitae might be a single page long. The only rule for CVs is that they must depict your experiences and competencies accurately. The number of pages entailed to accomplish that goal does not matter. Curriculum vitae grow with careers.
How long should a CV be?
A good curriculum vitae should ideally cover no more than two pages and never more than three. Aim to ensure the content is clear, structured, concise and relevant. Using bullet points rather than full sentences can help minimise word usage.