Great advice! I will try trimming my CV/resume. The only rub is people ask, "What did you do those 6 years in between listed jobs?" I realize this can go both good and bad. Thanks!
Answer truthfully I guess. Tell them about the things you did then, and why you left them out (not relevant for this position). If you're at the stage where you are answering questions about your CV you have your foot in the door at least.
Yes, of course. Most of the jobs I have taken were by word of mouth due to my history in the business, so I had not updated my CV for years. Even then, it was an HR formality. It is only when I reach out to new sectors that I go through the typical job hunting process.