I particularly like the way that you have addressed both issues, namely the need for a shorter CV that people will acually read as the need for expression.

Thanks

When I work with clients, I create for them a “master document” similar to what you’re describing. Unfortunately, many of my clients are either not creative / motivated enough to pull it off, OR are sold on the advice (fear mongering) of the L. Robbins and J. Sullivans of the world. But for those who are open to the adventure, it’s extremely rewarding.

Great article, Nick.

I find your articles interesting and a welcome change from the restrictive articles that get clients completely bound up by exact rules for resume writing. So often when I first start working with a client they are concerned about the length of their resume and fixated on some small detail that they read somewhere in an article about how to write the perfect resume. The resume is important – but it’s not going to get you the job. A lot of my work centers on working on their mindset, confidence and what’s really holding them back in their career transition. 9 times out of 10, it’s NOT their resume! It’s what’s going on in the back of their mind that’s holding them back from effectively doing what they need to do to make a change. I intentionally do not speak on the resume topic unless it’s part of a full outplacement workshop when I have speaking engagements because people are already too focused on it when what’s really keeping them from success has nothing to do with their resume. Yet, job seekers will relentlessly tweak their resumes especially when they start getting nervous instead of using their time and energy on things that actually will make a difference. Nicely done!