Traditional CVs tend to focus on the quantity of researcher contributions, rather than the quality.
They often measure a narrow range of metrics, focusing on grants and publications which do not capture the full range of research activity, or the value researchers may add to peers, research groups or wider society.
Traditional CVs don’t allow researchers to explain how they have overcome barriers, made the most of the opportunities they have been given, or talk about non-research related work or life experience.
Traditional CVs may therefore favour researchers who have had linear or traditional career paths.