YOUR BEST TOOL FOR SHORTLISTING
An informative CV will be the best tool in your job search. Avoiding common mistakes can get you that one step closer to landing the job.
WHERE DO CVs GO WRONG?:
If you want your CV to be shortlisted, you have to make it very easy for the employer to see why you are the ideal candidate for the role by emphasising your relevant skills and experience.
LACK OF RELEVANT INFORMATION:
Many candidates make misplaced assumptions about what is important to the employer and so fail to provide the relevant information. Do your research and show that you have the specific skills, experience and approach required within the first half page of your CV, so the recruiter can quickly see your suitability.
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE:
Unsubstantiated claims won’t work. You need to prove you have what they need.
TOO GENERIC:
Many candidates write a broad CV because they want to keep their options open. However, unless it is clear who you are and what you do, then recruiters won’t know what to do with you.
ERRORS:
Nine out of 10 CVs have errors on them and are often rejected on that basis alone. Your CV must be impeccably presented if you want to demonstrate your professionalism and attention to detail.
NEGATIVE INFORMATION:
Your CV should include only positive information. Never criticise a previous employer or refer to difficulties or disappointments unless you were able to turn them around.