Here’s how to fit a CV on one page:
- Shrink your margins (but don’t go below 1.27 cm or the text will be too close to the edges)
- Try a space-saving CV font (like Arial Narrow) or reduce the font size to a minimum of 10 points
- Use a CV template with columns to fit more information into less space
- Cut information that’s not directly relevant to the job you’re applying for
- Plug your content into an AI tool that summarises text (e.g., Quillbot) — just remember to edit carefully to ensure the results are error-free and still convey all the necessary information
- Reduce your contact information (e.g., list just your town instead of your full address)
- Learn more about how to write an effective one-page CV
