Top 10 Mistakes In Curriculum Vitae

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What Are The 10 Mistakes?

Bad Grammar

Spelling Mistakes

Poor formatting

Size of the C.V

Photos

Gaps in Career

Lying or Being Dis-honest

Salary details

Lacking Details

Ignoring specific job posting requests

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1. Bad Grammar...

There is nothing worse than a CV filled with grammatical mistakes. Make sure you re-check the words that you are unsure about.

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2. Spelling Mistakes...

Image Courtesy: goo.gl/IKMzmEThere is nothing worse than a resume filled with spelling errors.Make sure you use the spell-check function and re-check the words that you are unsure about.

3. Poor formatting...

Image Courtesy: goo.gl/C5pJUlIf your CV has various types of headings, paragraphs, sizes, bullet points and inconsistent fonts that fail to align properly, then your CV will look rather messy and confusing. Choose a particular format and font and use it throughout the resume.

4. Size of the C.V...

Image Courtesy: goo.gl/VkNYkIMost resumes are usually too short with barely any information or too long containing unnecessary information. A 2-page CV is seen as industry standard.

5. Photos...

Image Courtesy: goo.gl/rK4sogSome people make the mistake thinking that you need to use a photo for your CV, this is definitely not true. Unless you are applying for a modelling job or acting job you should refrain from including a photo.

Image Courtesy: goo.gl/Y3IhJL6. Gaps in Career...

Things do happen people lose jobs, travel, get sick etc. There are many reasons why you could have a gap in your CV but whatever the reason if you have a gap then all you need to do is explain it.

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This one goes without saying. If you lie on your CV, sooner or later you will get caught. Make your CV a true and honest representation of yourself. There is no need to lie about your qualifications and experience

In your CV you do not need to include your salaries from previously job or even the salary you expect from the job you are applying for. This looks unprofessional and will put the employer off straight away!Image Courtesy: goo.gl/13Z9Ga8. Salary details...

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Highlighting your accomplishments are more important than focusing on job duties. Employers are keen on hearing what you have done for your company, not the menial tasks you performed.

Image Courtesy: goo.gl/fI879y10. Ignoring specific job posting requests...

Employers often include particular requests on job postings. If you end up ignoring these specific requests from a job posting, then your CV will seriously suffer.

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