Whats’s the ideal CV length for UK mid-level roles (4-5 YoE) to engage recruiters?

Is 1 page containing punchy & concise XYZ points preferred in the UK over 2 pages inc. a bit more details of projects/ tasks?

I feel like my 1 page CV is pretty good but (lack of) responses make me think otherwise.

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I prefer to read 2 page CVs, often there is just too many words to review on a 1 page CV.

Ensure you put none-work related items on it too (hobbies etc). This gives any interviewer an easy first question before going into the detail.

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Sure! DM me

1 page only

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2 pages - don’t underestimate the power of white space and enhancing the reading experience. Crammed text is overwhelming. Are you American? If so don’t put your photo or age on your CV (if that’s what you guys do), we don’t do that here.

*Edit just saw this is the Londoners bowl so ignore the American comment

I’m British. Thanks for the advice!

I’d say two page. Summary of you, your work experience and goals in a profile section, then detail your experience (title, duration, role and key achievements) and then education summary. Make sure it’s concise, readable and by including role details and key achievements you give the interviewers something to talk about. You then make sure you can talk about what’s on your CV inside out too.

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