Description of Stages in CV

Question

Hi,

I'm writing my CV right now and I'm struggling to describe the different stages.

Some stages are already some years ago, but could be more relevant in relation to a consulting position. Therefore I would like to describe them in more detail.
Is this focus okay?

And due to the long time (6-9 years ago), I don't remember all the details.
Can this become a problem in the interview?

In general, does it make sense to describe some stages rather vaguely / not at all to use them later in stories?

So I am very unsure if my CV is good as it is currently.

Thank you in advance!

Answer 1

Hi, I would include only the most relevant experiences in terms of duration and fit with a consulting role. Happy to look a it for quick feedback if helpful

Best,
Antonello

Answer 2

Hey,

very good question! It is totally fine to tailor your CV (you even should do so) and to highlight certain previous positions more than others.

However, keep in mind that it also depends a little on what kind of jobs these were, e.g. I wouldn´t recommend to add more details to a 2 month consulting internship that is 5 years back than to you current job. It also goes without saying that interviewers usually won´t ask you for a story or details from 6-9 years back, but you should make sure to be able to elaborate on these points in your CV if you include details from 6-9 years back.

On your questions reg. the stories in the interview: The stories are not really influenced by what you are describing in your CV. However, I wouldn´t skip important info in the CV to "save it for a story".

Please feel also free to use a Case Coaching to discuss and tailor your CV in detail.

Simon

Answer 3

Hi there,

I genuinely believe you would be well served to simply pay someone to help you with your CV.

That said, the general rule is to include the roles that aret he most consulting relevant and most recent.

More is not always best with a CV...be selected and highlight what makes you the best candidate.

9 years ago is getting to the "too long ago" period. In terms of the interview, you do have to make sure you can talk in detail to any of the items on your resume

Answer 4

Can you sanitise and post your CV here please for us to comment?! Not sure what you refer by stages but everything thats worth mentioning must go on the CV right from your 1st job.

Answer 5

Hi Anon,

It would be great to look at a sanitized version of your CV to give specific comments. That said, here are my views (in addition to the guidance provided in the other answers):

Relevance is most important
However, an experience that is 9 years old may not be the best thing to include despite its relevance - unless that experience is actually from consulting
If an experience is indeed very old yet relevant - you can mention it in a more compact manner and highlight only your relevant qualities rather than giving blow-by-blow details. This will also help you overcome your issue of not remembering enough details about the experience.
In your other less-relevant-but-more-recent experiences - try to highlight points that showcase your qualities. I am sure some of them can be relevant to consulting - its not a hyper-specialized occupation.

Hope this helps!

Agrim