If you are sending many CVs and not hearing anything back, it may be the time to give your CV more importance!
There are many of CV mistakes that people are making, which don’t seem like a big deal for them, but it can lead to loosing your chances of getting the job.
Here are just a few of the most common CV mistakes ;
Having spelling errors and bad grammar
“Spelling mistakes are still so common but these mistakes shows that you are either careless or you are weak in English ,the best thing to do is print it out and read it before sending . You will always find something to be corrected once printed.
Exaggerating the truth
Writing that you’re an expert in some skills might seem like a great idea at the time, but when you get the job and are asked to perform a you will regret your decision. I remember when I wrote that Im good in Spanish and in the interview I had someone who was Spanish ! so you can imagine .
Poor formatting
Poor formatting is one of the first things employers notice when looking at your CV. It can reflect badly on you, as it looks like you don’t pay close attention to detail.
“Your CV is you on paper, so make sure is close to perfect as possible. This means no typos or jarring font changes halfway.
An unoriginal personal profile
If your personal profile is full of clichés, you’re going to look like someone who doesn’t have original ideas.
So dont write much sentenses like: ‘I’m a hard-working, driven individual, who works well independently and as part of a team.’
Not focusing on your achievements
When writing CVs some people focus on their duties rather than your achievements, the focus should be on what you have gained from the old employment and what you can bring to a new company.”
Making your CV too long
How long they think the ideal CV should be?
“Ideally, no longer than one page,” If that’s not possible, make it 2 pages ,when it comes to CVs “no one wants to read a book,
Putting the wrong contact information
Making mistakes about your contact details is a common mistake that can be detrimental to your job search.
So make sure to check your email, Telephone Number, Address and Name well.
Not tailoring your CV to the specific role
Rather than a generic CV,tailor your CV to the job you are looking for and not making many jobs and applying to all vacancies
Including references
We do not advise to include references unless explicitly asked, as these are “usually requested further down the recruitment process.”
